Chapter 47
Wife
Anyway, the Spencer family was well aware of the situation between the couple, so there was no need to worry about upsetting anyone. Sydney didnât want to make things difficult for herself either.
Wesley awkwardly pursed his lips and remained silent, not showing any discontent, as if he had already gotten used to it.
Rebeccaâs smile froze, but she simply sighed without commenting on it, instead turning to the butler and asking him to serve the dishes. The butler nodded in response, and the servants began to bring out
dish after dish.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was subtly awkward, and it wasnât just between Theodore and Rosalie. There was also a strange tension between Wesley and Sydney. Everyone else noticed it, but Rosalie, unfortunately, was oblivious to everything.
It was quiet, unlike a lively family gathering, as if everyone had their own thoughts.
Rebecca turned to her beloved granddaughterâinâlaw, the only one in the Spencer family who seemed relatively normal.
âRose, does the food suit your taste?â
Rosalie nodded and smiled brightly. âGrandma, itâs delicious.â
The dishes werenât too greasy, instead they were light and more. suitable for Rosalieâs current preferences. If they had been a bit oily, she might have felt nauseous.
âEat more. Look at you, youâre so thin. You should take care of your health and have a baby soon,â Rebecca advised.
Rosalie, who happened to be taking a sip of soup, accidentally
when she heard the old ladyâs words. She coughed
and wasnât able to stop for a while. Looking worried, Theodore quickly wiped her mouth with a napkin. He also raised his hand to gently pat her on the back, seeming as if he did it almost instinctively.
Rebecca smiled knowingly. âTheo will be a good dad. Rose, you can rest assured and let Theo take care of the children in the future.â
Rosalie smiled stiffly. âGrandma, Iâ¦
She didnât know what to say.
She was already pregnant, but she couldnât tell anyone. She and Theodore were getting a divorce, so bringing up such a matter now would only make things more complicated. But not saying anything made her feel guilty towards Rebecca.
Theodore put down his napkin and said, âGrandma, weâre still young. Thereâs no rush.â
âYouâre young, but Iâm old.â Rebecca sighed. âAlthough you two usually say nice things to me, I know my own health. I donât event know if Iâll live long enough to see you have children.â
Rebeccaâs voice sounded particularly desolate, and her aged face was full of sorrow, like a lost child. It said that as people grow older, they become more like children, and Rebecca was no exception.
The room once again fell silent. Wesley cast a cold glance at Theodore, sending him a warning look mixed with a hint of blame.
âGrandma, these things take time,â Rosalie said with a smile. âAnd Iâll always be here with you. Arenât I better than a child? Babies just cry all the time. You might find it annoying.â
Rosalie was good with words, and was able to turn Rebeccaâs desolate expression into a smile.
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âThatâs true,â the old woman said. âI love having you around, but I still hope to see you have your own children. I just donât know if Iâll live. long enough to see that.â
Rebecca sighed again. The sense of loss just came naturally.
âGrandma, Theo and I will try our best. But you know, these things canât be rushed. Just let nature take its course. Donât worry, Theo treats me well. He wonât disappoint you.â
Unable to bear seeing Rebecca in this state, Rosalie could only try to say reassuring words to comfort her. She couldnât possibly tell the older woman the truth, as the consequences would be unimaginable. âAlright, I get it.â Rebecca smiled cheerfully. âTheo, you better treat your wife well, got it? Otherwise, I wonât spare you. Donât think I canât teach you a lesson just because Iâm old!â
She wasnât lenient with her own grandson at all.
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