Chapter 44 Attempt To Mediate Upon hearing this. Rosalieâs eyes instantly filled with tears. Her nose reddened, due to her tendency to easily cry. She was so overwhelmed that she couldnât even utter a word of rebuttal. Tears began to swirl in her eyes, her lips quivering pitifully.
Isabella thought. What a disaster! I canât bear to see Rosie cry. Alexander has been way too harsh on her.â
Alexander thought, I simply offered a suggestion and even did so in a calm manner.
Isabella thought. Today, I sat two from the Quirk family .
David and Alexander thought. Who cried?
Christopher then coughed awkwardly.
Isabella thought. Do all their family members have a tendency to so much? Moreover, itâs always over matters of the heart.
Rosalie was on the verge of tears Christopher and Evian averted their gazes awkwardly.
David and Selena thought, No, absolutely not, we never⦠Well, perhaps⦠sometimes.
Suddenly, David gave Selena nudge, giving her a pitiful look. You made me cry when we were young.
Selena glared back at him. It was you who upset me first.
As the only man in the Quirk family who had never shed tears over love, Alexander sat proudly with his head held high.
Perhaps Alexander has shed tears too.
all, he has been dumped , hasnât he? Ah I missed . I really wanted see how this extraordinary man looks when he cries. It must be hilarious.
he ever cries again, I will make sure to capture it!
The more Isabella thought about it, the happier she became.
to The expression on Alexanderâs face increasingly darkened. Using Rosalieâs topic, he continued, âIf you disagree, you can voice your opinion. Keep your emotions in check. Donât cry. I havenât shed a tear since I was six, so should learn from me. Donât be like Chris who cries at the drop of a bat over love.â
Christopher thought, , hey, Rosalie thought, I feel , but emotions are all over the place, thanks to Bellaâs chaotic thoughts and Alexâs strange reprimand. Now, tears just wonât come out.
Upon hearing this a twitch tugged at the corner of Isabellaâs mouth. Has he lost his mind? Why would a sweet. young girl want emulate a , dense guy like him?
Rosalie thought, Mmmâhmm, is absolutely right.
Alexander thought, , I want to emphasize that Iâve ever shed tears for any other woman. Pry attention to 1/4 whatâs important! Also, if youâre hoping to see me cry, thatâs never going to happen.
The sudden segue had actually managed to lighten the mood among the crowd.
Rosalie sniffled, managing not to break down into tears. She retorted, âSince our family doesnât look down on him, whatâs the problem?â
With a serious tone, Alexander replied, âYour values are different. You believe that what matters most between people is their relationship, not their status or rank, but he emphasized this point as soon as he started dating you. Didnât he know about the differences between you two before he pursued you?â
Canât he be feeling insecure due to his inferiority complex from liking me too much?â
âHe can, but if he truly cherished you, he wouldnât have brought it up in front of you. This kind of behavior can only lead to one outcome, putting us at odds before he even meets your family. Itâs like how you started defending him in our presence before we even said anything.â Alexander spoke with such conviction that one couldnât help but listen.
It was likely due to the troubled relationships Evian and Christopher had gone through.
As the only person in the family who wasnât swayed by emotions, he finally abandoned his principle of nonâinterference.
Rosalie was taken aback by the words. It seemed as though she understood something, yet she couldnât help but feel the urge to retort. Thus, she fell into deep thought for quite a while.
âAlex, Dom isnât as exceptional or intelligent as you are. How can you expect him to live up to your standards?â
For a moment, Alexander was stumped by his innocent sister.
Upon hearing this, everyone felt that it made sense.
In truth, even if one came from a poor, they shouldnât be dismissed as long as they were willing to work hard, strive for improvement, and be nurtured properly. After all, oneâs values could be shaped with time.
Isabella thought, would have thought she would have such sharp tongue, itâs rare to see Alexander at a loss for words, haha.
Rosalie felt rather pleased at being complimented.
With a sense of helplessness, Alexander turned his gaze toward Isabella. How can she not support me at a time like this?
Isabella blinked innocently. Alexander, have you out of options with Rosalie and now youâre turning to me for help? You must really be desperate.
can I say? Could I possibly tell say that from what Iâve just observed that young man seems to subconsciously be fitting the Quirk family against him?â
All the Quirks were shocked.
Rosalie was instantly flustered. No way, why could do that?
Isabella naturally wouldnât speak recklessly, but she thoughts were not restrained in the same way.
2/4 Itâs unclear whether that young man did it on purpose or not. All Rosalie said was that she wanted to inform her family about her relationship. However, Dominic responded telling her that her family was treating her like a child, which isnât typical. He suggested that this is the reason why hasnât done things that were common for people her age, like smoking, dyeing her hair, getting into fights, hanging out in internet cafes, or going to barsâ¦.
Rosalie was momentarily stunned, as if just realizing that those words were attempt to sow discord between her and her own family.
said that merely to protect me. Additionally, what he said isnât wrong. I havenât experienced all those things before. Even Maddie commented that I havenât lived my youth to its fullest.
Isabella thought, Hmm I mean, there are plenty of twenty yearâold female university students who havenât gone through many experiences too, arenât there?
Rosalie froze. Is⦠is that so Isabella thought, Moreover, why must Rosalie undergo the same experiences as to considered normal? Rosalie has also attended high school. Using the same logic, wouldnât it abnormal for his family to not allow him to go to high school?
Rosalie was stunned, her mind tangled in confusion, leaving her speechless for moment.
Isabella thought, Could it be that due to his insecurities, he is condemning her just to boost their own confidence? Isabellaâs mind rambled on and on, and by the time she finished, Rosalie was left in a daze.
Isabella noticed the room had fallen silent. Is everyone waiting for me to speak?
Left with no choice, she could only attempt to mediate âWell, since none of us really know Rosalieâs boyfriend, itâs not fair to make any judgments. Why donât we arrange for him to meet the family? That should clear things up.â
Rosalie, however, wavered in her stance as she stood up. âI⦠Iâm tired. Iâm going to rest,â
Isabella wondered, ? Wasnât she bravely confronting Alexander just a moment ago?
has she suddenly given Rosalie left Naturally, everyone else began to disperse. However, before Isabella could get up, David patted her on the shoulder with a look satisfaction.
Isabella was puzzled by the gesture.
Following this, Selena, Evian, and even Christopher patted her back.
Isabella quietly glanced at her own shoulder, ensuring that it wasnât dirty. Then, she lifted her gaze toward Alexander.
In the end, Alexander gave Isabella a pat on the shoulder. âWell .â
? What did say? Wasnât I trying to find common round?
Confused, Isabella returned to her room with her mind full of questions. As she passed by Rosalieâs room, 3/4 she heard the sound of a conversation.
It seems sheâs on the phone. Ah, first love.
not going to be easy to end it.
Christopher and David went together to Alexanderâs study.
In truth, when Rosalie first chose to live on the university campus, Alexander had conducted a simple investigation on her roommate, Madeline. He made sure that Madelineâs family was an ordinary family with no criminal records. That was as far as he went, as he wouldnât pry into others privacy, After all, it was important for Rosalie to learn to judge the good from the bad on her own.
However, when it came to her partner, the subject undoubtedly required closer examination.
After a brief discussion, the men of the Quirk family came up with a solution.
The following morning, Christopher stopped Rosalie, who was trying to avoid them during breakfast. âWhy are you running ?â
âNo⦠no, Iâd prefer to eat in my room,â Rosalie said. She wasnât as emotional as she had been the previous night, but she still felt like being alone.
The gleam in Alexanderâs eyes dimmed.
David said, âAhem, we wonât force you to break up if you donât want to. Since heâs currently jobless, letâs have him join our company. This way, Alex can get to know your boyfriend a little better.â
Rosalie looked at Alexander in disbelief. âRâReally?â
Alexander nodded. âBella has made a good point. We need to fully understand the situation before we can offer you any advice.â
Rosalieâs face lit up with joy. âAlright, Iâll speak to him right away. If heâs willing, when should he start?â Watching their younger so enthusiastic toward another man unsettled the Quirk brothers. âHe can start today. Iâll notify the HR department,â Alexander said before standing up and leaving. Filled with joy, Rosalie went back to her room to make a phone call..
When Isabella emerged for brunch, she learned about the incident and even received a word of thanks from Rosalie.
Isabellaâs comment was a casual remark, but Alexanderâs approach was actually quite good.
By the time arrived, the sound of intense sobbing could be heard emanating from Rosalieâs art studio.
When Selena Isabella rushed into the room, Rosalie had already thrown herself into her motherâs arms, crying if the world was .
âMom, Dom broke up with me! Itâs because Alex insulted him, he said he doesnât deserve meâ¦â she sobbed.