"Well, Julian''s attitude towards Rosalie was so terrible. It was only a matter of time before they divorced,"


    1. Beth said.


    Even though Beth didn''t sweat the small stuff among the younger folk, her offhand remarks were super hurtful and made Julian, who was already in a funk, feel even


    worse.


    "Alright, since Rosalie''s noting, let''s all just eat," Beth said.


    Dinner was all set, and everyone took their seats.


    Since the servants didn''t know about Julian and Rosalie''s divorce, they left Rosalie''s seat at the dinner party as usual.


    After everyone took their seats, Julian suddenly noticed the empty seat beside him.


    When they got married, it was around this timest year. That was Rosalie''s first Christmas family gathering at Calloway Manor.


    He started recalling Rosalie from then. She wore a short red coat and a white scarf, looking cozy and fitting right in with the Christmas vibe.


    The 19-year-old girl with fair, rosy


    osy skin was so pretty that people would regard her as a Christmas elf


    Julian always believed he hated her to the extent of even hating looking at her.


    But now, he still remembered Rosalie''s outfit fromst year so clearly.


    At that time, she was sitting beside him. Being new to the family, she seemed quite shy. She ate quietly, resembling a well-mannered youngdy from a noble background.


    Even so, he d


    did notice her taste preferences. If the dishes didn''t suit her, she''d subtly furrow her brow


    When it came to dishes she liked.


    ed, her eyes would light up and she''d finish them in no time.


    Thinking about it, the corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously, and he was a little lost in thought.


    Julian Julian!"


    It was Anya''s voice next to him that snapped him out of memory.


    Julian frowned slightly, his expression hardening as he realized he''d lost focus thinking about that rude woman, Roulie.


    "What''s up?" said Julian.......


    He ducked his head, hiding the difort that crept up when he thought of Rosalie.


    "I said, why don''t you call Rosalie and see if she wants to join us for Christmas? I heard the Grahams are back in Edward''s hometown. She might be lonely at home by herself," Anya suggested.


    When Anya suggested it, Julian didn''t react much since he was lost in thoughts of Rosalie. Sitting across. Linda thought he didn''t agree happy for Roseanne. As Anya was about to repeat herself, Linda decided to frustrate that idea.


    and felt


    Linda said, "Anya, Julian has already divorced Rosalir. She''s Julian''s ex-wife. How can she spend Christmas with us! It''ll be awkward for both of them if word goes out."


    Linda thought, "Rosalie''s still head over heels for Julian. If she gets an invite, she might show up shamelessly. Julian just broke free. I don''t want her near him again?


    Anya would have fired back at Linda any other time, but the knew Linda had a point, so she stayed quiet in a weird way.