Chapter 250 "Theo and I are indeed living separately. I don't live here anymore. I just cby to pick up sthings and check on him," Rosalie explained.
Sydney raised an eyebrow. "Really? You cto check on him, and conveniently left the door open while getting all cozy?" Rosalie blushed. "It's not what it looked like. I..." "Enough, no more explanations," Sydney interrupted. "Whatever the case, you two looked pretty intimate. If you're so reluctant to part, why did you get divorced in the first place?" 66 Sydney's tone was aggressive, and Rosalie struggled to respond kindly.
"Why aren't you saying anything? Or do you enjoy the thrill of being divorced, free to play around outside while still getting close to Theo? she went on.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHer words were dripping with sarcasm.
Rosalie felt a pang of discomfort. She furrowed her brow slightly, trying to stay calm and polite.
"That's not my intention. I don't know why you think that way, but my conscience is clear," she said.
She had only ever been with Theodore. Though she had nothing to hide, being misunderstood felt awful. "You seem pretty confident." Sydney's cold gaze flicked to something unseen before she continued, her tone icy. "I thought you had s+25 BONUS sense, but now I see you're just as bad. Even after the divorce, you cling to my son, leaving the door open in broad daylight. How shameless!" Rosalie felt as if she had fallen off a cliff. Why was her mother-in-law so different today? Sydney had always been wise and understanding, but now, she seemed harsh and spiteful, like a stereotypical wicked. mother-in-law.
Wesley opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to say something. At the sight of Sydney's icy expression, however, he swallowed his words. His timidity was almost embarrassing to watch.
Rosalie took a deep breath, trying to calm her emotions. Maybe Sydney was just having a bad day, or perhaps someone had upset her, or she was unhappy about Rosalie and Theodore's divorce. Either way, it was clear Rosalie wasn't welchere anymore.
"Sorry, I have other things to do. I'll be going now," Rosalie said, turning to leave.
"Stop right there," Sydney commanded sharply.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRosalie paused, turning back with furrowed brows. "Is there something else you need?" She had already divorced Theodore. If anyone in the Spencer family: wanted to give her a hard time, she wouldn't just stand by and take it. She didn't want to start an argument, but if pushed, she might not be able to hold back.
"If you leave now, Theo will think I drove you away. Are you trying to ruin our mother-son relationship?" Sydney's voice was stern. Her brows furrowed, and her eyes blazed with anger.
Wesley noticed how out of character Sydney was acting. Rebecca adored Rosalie and if she found out Sydney was being this harsh, she +25 BONUS would be furious.
Thús, he tried to defuse the situation. "Sydney, Rose surely didn't mean it that way. She just " "Shut up!" Sydney cut him off. "Did I ask for your opinion? Why are you. butting in?!"
Wesley's male pride seemed to vanish in Sydney's presence. He gave Rosalie a helpless look, sighed softly, and finally fell silent. Ashburn