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Jackson’s misplaced sense of superiority gave Houston the urge to grab a machete and end the nonsense right there. He fixed Jackson with a cold, dangerous stare, his voice low and full of authority. “You’re digging your own grave.”
As Ryan, Houston knew he only needed to give a single command to strip Jackson, the spoiled trust–fund baby, of his wealth and status, leaving him as a beggar on the streets.
Sensing the mounting tension, Rose quickly stepped in to ease the situation, “Mr. Jackson, let me be clear. When a girl already has someone in her heart, she is not the right match for you. Don’t waste your time on me. Go find someone who truly loves. you back
But Jackson, persistent as ever, said. “Rose, before I met you, I thought you were just someone who suited me well. But after meeting you, I realized I’ve fallen deeply in love with you. You mean far more to me than the countless train stations I memorized in childhood or the names of countries on a globe.”
Rose froze, stunned.
For
an Asperger’s patient, the obsessive memorization of structured patterns–train stops, routes, or numbers–is a deeply ingrained habit. But for Jackson to compare his love for Rose to those unshakable childhood obsessions struck her with both emotion and uncase.
When someone with Asperger’s becomes fixated, it’s exceedingly difficult to change their focus.
Rose cast a helpless glance at Houston, silently pleading for assistance. Houston’s expression turned even darker as he commanded. “Rose, get in the car
Rose gave Jackson a deep bow of apology before slipping into the passenger seat beside Houston. With a press of the gas pedal. Houston sped away, leaving Jackson behind in the dust..
Rose looked at Houston, his presence radiating authority, and felt an inexplicable sense of guilt. Perhaps it was because she knew she was a married woman yet found herself tangled in complicated situations with another man. The thought filled her
with shame.
Lowering her gaze, she whispered, “Houston, I’m sorry. He’s an Asperger’s patient, and once he fixates on something, it becomes a rigid compulsion. It’s not that he truly loves me…”
Houston’s brooding expression softened a little. He reached out, holding her hand with his, a hint of childish displeasure in his tone. “Rose. I’m not mad at you. I’m angry at Jackson. He actually had the audacity to belittle me in front of you.”
He gave her a sidelong glance. “Do you think I’m useless because of what he said?”
Rose couldn’t hold back her laughter. “Mr. Jefferson, I’m not that naive. After this ambiguous remark, she turned to look out the window.
But the sparkle in her eyes gave her away, exposing the warmth she felt inside.
Even though Houston didn’t have vast fortunes or dazzling talents, his care and thoughtfulness were like a beam of light shining into the dark pit Rose had fallen into, pulling her back from despair.
As Houston sat quietly, mulling over her cryptic words, Rose suddenly said softly, “You’re amazing,”
The gloom on Houston’s face vanished instantly, replaced by a bright smile. He raised her hand, pressing it against his chiseled face. “Rose, what’s amazing about me?”
Rose was silent at first.
Then she turned to look at him, her elegam features filled with rare seriousness. “I thought losing Ethan would break me, like losing half my life. But you’ve helped me reclaim that half,”
Houston paused, stunned. He knew Rose’s decade–long love for Ethan, as fleeting as it might seem, had left its scars. Yet her words still struck a nerve-
“Rose, let him go completely, okay? For the rest of your life, you’ll only need me
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Tears welled up in Rose’s eyes. “Okay”
Houston gently pulled her into his arms.
As the small van pulled up to the hospital, Rose spotteil a familiar figure in the distance. The moment she stepped out of the car, the figure dashed toward her like a sprinter and enveloped her in a tight hug
“Rose! Rose! I’m back! Haha, surprised? Didn’t see this coming, did you?” –
Rose, struggling to speak under the pressure of the embrace, replied, “You still remember to come back? Didn’t you say that the moon in Milfordia was brighter than the one in Clyndor, and the air was fresher there too? You swore you’d stay in Milfordia for the rest of your life and never come back!”
“Wah, I was so wrong. I shouldn’t have les a scumbag ex till me with so much bitterness. The truth is, I love my homeland. It’s where the sweet, adorable Rose is, and where my favorite osmanthus trees sway…” Meliors Eversleigh trailed off mid- sentence when she caught sight of Houston through the car window. Even just his flawless profile was enough to leave her utterly stunned
Meliora abruptly changed her tone. “And you know what? I’ve realized that the men in our country are way cooler-
Before she could finish, Houston revved the engine and sped off, leaving her hanging
Meliora stood there, speechless and momentarily bewildered by the snub.
Rose reached out and covered Meliora’s eyes. “That’s my man. No pecking”
Meliora froze, completely dumbfounded. “Rose, who is he to you?”
Rose lowered her gaze, a shy smile curving her lips. “The one who’ll be with me for a lifetime?
Meliora’s jaw dropped, her eyes nearly bulging out of her head. “What the heck? Am I in some kind of parallel universe? Rose, wasn’t your boyfriend Ethan? Weren’t you madly in love with him, saying you’d never marry anyone else?”
Rose’s face dimmed. “It’s a complicated story. I’ll explain it later. But first, tell nie–why did you suddenly decide to come back?
Vivian sent me thirteen wedding invitations, asking me to be her bridesmaid. The three of us grew up together in the same courtyard and have been inseparable since childhood. How could I not come back for her wedding? Rose, l’in sure she asked. you to be her bridesmaid too. We’ll need to support her in style.”
Rose said nothing.
After a long pause, she spoke coolly. “Meliora, I turned down her invitation to be her bridesmaid.”
Meliora exclaimed in disbelief, “Why? Rose, we made a part–whoever gets married later would be the bridesmaid for the one who marries first. How could you break that promise? Rose, we’re supposed to be the best of sisters!”
Rose glanced at her watch, realizing she was nearly late for work. She didn’t have the time to give Meliora a full explanation. “Let’s have dinner tonight. I’ll explain everything then
Meliora, though still curious, nodded reluctantly. “Fine”
As Rose hurried into the hospital, Meliora pulled out her phone and sent a text to Vivian: “Vivian, I’m back! Let’s meet for dinner tonight. Make sure to bring my godson’s dad along too.”
When Vivian received the message, she was ecstatic.
Noticing her joy. Ethan asked, “What’s making you so happy?”
Vivian gave him a sly smile. “Meliora’s back. Now we have our bridesmaid secured
Ethan’s expression dimmed slightly. “Wasn’t it decided that Rose would be our bridesmaid?”
Vivian, clearly annoyed, rolled her eyes at him. Rose is putting on airs and refuses to attend our wedding.
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Ethan’s eyes were like a deep, bottomless pool, faint ripples disturbing the surface in a way that was barely noticeable.
