Chapter 1820


    Morrison frowned, “Then why was your phone off?”


    “Was it?” she said, fishing out her cellphone to check. She hadn’t turned it on since shutting it down


    the previous night. “Well, must’ve died. You know, I was at the hospital all day and didn’t get a


    chance to charge it.”


    Morrison stared at her for a long moment before letting out a short, mockingugh.


    “Rose, you managed to text the caregiver but couldn’t drop me a line? You really think I’d buy that?”


    Rose forced a smile and calmly poured him a bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup, “Here, this


    soup is really good. Try some “c2


    The hospital room fell into a strange and eerie silence for a moment. Doctors, nurses, and aides all


    shuddered in unison, exchanging nces before tactfully making their way out of the room.


    Rose kept her faint smile, seemingly oblivious to the storm brewing in Morrison.


    But how could she not know? She was keenly aware of every word and expression of his. She used


    to care, but what did it matter now?


    “Don’t want any? It’s actually quite tasty.”


    Morrison felt a surge of irritation at her dismissive attitude, stepping closer and looking down at her


    with a daunting gaze. “You’re dodging the


    Issue


    Rose tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and stepped back to meet his eyes, “If you’ve already


    got your answer, why bother making me say it


    out loud?”


    His jaw clenched, and he almost reflexively grabbed her wrist.


    “You…” He opened his mouth to speak but found himself at a loss for words.


    So she had turned off her phone on purpose. Was this some kind of game against him?


    Rose nced down at his grip on her wrist, “Looks like you’re feeling quite alright.”


    Morrison narrowed his eyes, taking in her smiling face so close to his. That smile in her eyes was as


    cold as ice. It wasn’t the way she used to look at him.


    “Rose, what are you really thinking?”


    Rose pressed her lips together and gently withdrew her hand from his grasp. Tll check with the


    doctor about your recovery and see if you’re ready to be discharged”


    As she walked away, her expression remained indifferent.


    This familiar view made Morrison’s heart lurch, and he reached out, pulling her into his embrace.


    “Rose, what the hell are you trying to do?! Can you stop being so damn sarcastic?!” His voice was


    frantic, his patience worn thin.


    Rather than responding to his roar, Rose’s eyes simply trembled as she looked up at him. “I just


    wanted to make sure you were okay. If you need to be discharged, then there’s no point in staying


    here.”


    But Morrison wasn’t buying it, almost blurting out, “And then what?!”


    “And then?” Rose replied, her voice cool as she met his heated gaze, “Then we should proceed


    with the divorce”


    Her words sent a tremor through Morrison’s heart, and he abruptly let go of her.


    After staring at her for a moment, he walked over to the bed, turning his back on her When he faced


    her again, his eyes were dark with anger “I’ve said it before, divorce is out of the question.”


    “I


    “The moment you chose to marry me, you should’ve been prepared for anything You can’t just


    decide to end it whenever you please. What do you take me and the Witt family for?! Rose, don’t


    act like you’re the victim here. Your stubbornness got you into this. It is nobody else’s aut


    Morrison cut her off sharply


    Rose’s hands were limp at her sides. She nodded softly after a moment of silence I understand. I’ve


    never nved you to sony for tying you down Mona’s return made some things clear Well, what I


    said yesterday was true After all, we were married once, and we dont have any deep hatred I just


    want us to part on good terms. Whether I’m ying the victim of Fm volunteerily freeing you to be


    with Mona, it doesn’t matter if you need a reason, feel free toe up with one yourself as long as


    the oue remains the same


    The oue remained the same So, she meant that any reason would do, as long as they could


    get divorced?


    Morrison scoffed. “Cant you understand? Divorce is never going to happen in this bletime”


    Rose met his gaze steadily. “Why bother, Morrison? I admit my initial decision was wrong but it’s not


    toote to correct it. Have you considered that by dragging this out, you’re making Mona wait? Don’t


    ruin three lives in one go”


    “And whose fault is that?”


    Rose took a deep breath, “Morrison, constantly bringing up that one mistake to shut me down, don’t


    you think you’re being a bit unreasonab


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    “But isn’t that the truth? Since you’ve made a mistake, you have to pay for it for the rest of your life.”


    As he spoke, he stripped off his shirt and threw it aside, then slid under the covers. “I don’t want to


    talk about this now. I’m feeling awful all over. Go call the doctor!”


    Rose closed her eyes and took a deep breath before walking out of the room. Minutester, she


    returned with the doctor, and the bowl of soup she had poured earlier was empty.


    She couldn’t help but feel both amused and exasperated at his childishness.


    The doctor came in for a check–up, and Rose didn’t bother to leave. Every time the doctor touched


    him, Morrison winced and groaned “ouch.” There wasn’t a single spot on him that didn’t “hurt.”


    The doctor looked embarrassed, “Mr. Witt, you’re acting like your whole body is necrotizing.”


    Morrison furrowed his brow, “Necrotizing? Sounds about right. So get on with the treatment.”


    The doctor hesitated, “This might be a global anomaly. It needs thorough research.”


    “I’ll give you time to research. I’m in no rush.”


    Rose said nothing.


    After the doctor left, she stood by Morrison’s bedside, watching his back, and said softly. “Morrison,


    can you please stop being so childish.”


    “If I stop being childish, will you stay married?”


    “You being childish won’t change anything,” she replied, but Morrison said no more.


    Rose smoothly circumvented the foot of the bed and settled herself onto the sofa opposite him.


    Morrison rolled in bed, his eyes firmly shut


    After a sigh, she decided not to bother him anymore. And so, the entire afternoon passed in


    complete silenc


    between them.


    At six o’clock, Rose texted the caregiver.


    The caregiver knocked, and she went to open the door.


    “I’ll leave him in your care now.”


    Through the barely open door, Morrison’s senses perked up at Rose’s voice. He snapped his eyes


    open and sat up abruptly, seeing only the caregiver enter


    His voice was a deep grow!, “Where is she?!”


    The caregiver flinched, “The thedy just left.”


    A vein throbbed on Morrison’s forehead.


    “Sir”


    “Get out!”


    “But Mrs. Witt…”


    “I said out!”


    Without hesitation, the caregiver scurried out.


    Once outside, the caregiver immediately called Rose, “Mrs. Witt, you shoulde back. Mr. Witt


    is… his temper, I just can’t-


    Rose frowned slightly. “Well then, let it be. If he managed to send you out, he’s probably fine.”


    “Alright, alright,” the caregiver quickly agreed before hanging up.


    Rose, who had just reached the hospital entrance, straightened her jacket and turned to see a


    figure stepping out of a car in the parking lot, heading toward the light and waving at her, “Mrs. Witt.”


    It was Morrison’s assistant.


    Rose nodded, “Morrison can’t be bothered with a caregiver right now. Keep an eye on him”


    The assistant looked puzzled but nodded, “Sure, but I doubt Mr. Witt would ept me taking care of


    him”


    “Then call Mona. He won’t blow up at Mona”


    The assistant paused, ‘Mrs Witt?”


    “Goodnight”


    With a faint goodbye, Rose descended the steps and walked away


    Goodnight?


    The assistant nced at his watch it was just past six. But since it was winter, it was already dark


    outside


    When Morrison heard from the assistant that Rose had asked for Mona to take care of him, he


    paced back and forth before suddenly kicking the


    coffee table aside. The loud crash made the assistant flinch in fear.


    The raw anger emanating from Morrison was palpably frightening.


    After Morrison vented his frustration, he remained silent, sitting on the hospital bed with a gloomy


    expression on his face


    The assistant dared not breathe too loud. Thankfully, he hadn’t actually called for Mona, which


    might have worsened the situation.


    Rose still visited the hospital at noon the next day, and Morrison maintained his silence


    This continued for several days. Rose was quite curious as she never once saw Mona visit the ward


    Perhaps Mona was avoiding her, so she was visiting at different times?


    Mona and Morrison were in the same hospital, and it seemed a wasted opportunity not to see each


    other


    Morrison had been in the hospital for a week, his head bandages long removed, looking robust and


    healthy Yet he showed no intention of


    leaving


    Finally, on the seventh afternoon, Rose couldn’t hold back, “Morrison, I’ve consulted with the doctor.


    You’re nearly healed”


    “What healed? I’m in pain all over”


    Rose watched him for a moment, then left without a word


    Morrison had grown used to her departures, assuming she wanted to sleep. So be it.


    But the next day at lunch, it wasn’t Rose who brought his meal – it was Molly.


    Morrison frowned, “Where is she?”


    Molly replied indifferently, “Rose called to say there’s a productunch at thepany soon, and


    she’s needed there. It’ll be busy these next few days. She didn’t tell you?”


    Morrisons stomach gradually recovered, and by the third day, he could begin to eat rtively normal


    meals.


    Since Molly’sst visit. Megan had taken her back to the Witt family estate. They had decided it was


    best not to interfere too much in the young couple’s affairs Their meddling wouldn’t help, and it was


    better to let them figure it out


    After all, they knew that these two both cared for each other, so the oue couldn’t be too bad,


    which was why they hadn’t inquired much.


    But several days had passed, and there was still no progress between them?.


    Momson remained silent, and Molly sighed and shook her head in resignation.


    For two days, Rose didn’t visit the hospital Morrison’s pride had prevented him from calling her, but


    eventually, his patience ran thin, and he called his assistant “I’ve run out of clean clothes


    The assistant promptly replied, “I’ll go buy some.”


    As he was about to leave, Morrison stopped him “Hold on.”


    The assistant turned back, puzzled


    Morrison cleared his throat, “I have clothes at home. If you can’t find them, ask Rose to help you.”


    The assistant hesitated, “Understood”


    “One more thing”


    Tve lost my appetite”


    The assistants lips twitched so what?


    “She makes good bagels


    Realization dawned on the assistant. “T)) let Mrs. Witt know”


    Morrison said no more, and the sistant finally left the room But that trip took all afternoon. By seven


    the evening an impatient kon


    called the


    sistant


    “What’s taking so long?”


    Just as he spoke there was a knock on the door. The assistant then appeared breathless and


    carrying a bag hon a choshing retales and another from a gourmet bagel shop


    Morson frowned. “I told you to go to my house”


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    Panting, the assistant exined. “S, I went, but no one answered the doorbell Mrs. Witt seemed not


    to be home”


    “When did you leave my ce?”


    *Just after six, and I didnt see Mrs Witt’s car on the way”


    Morrison’s expression darkened, and he set aside his pride, dialing Rose’s number. After a few


    rings, she picked up.


    “Hello?”


    “Where are you right now?”


    Rose hesitated, “At home.”


    “Why didn’t you open the door? Someone’s been ringing the bell all afternoon. Did you not hear it?”


    Silence lingered for several seconds, “Do you need something?”


    Morrison pursed his lips, a knot forming in his brow. “I was just checking to see if you were alright.”


    “Thanks for the concern, I’m fine. If there’s nothing else, I’m going to hang up now. I’ve got a project


    proposal to review


    “Woof.”


    “Hush, little Moon, don’t chew on the couch. Come here, it’s time for your milk.”


    Rose’s attention seemed entirely captured by little Moon. Talking to the pup, she simultaneously


    ended the call


    As the dial tone buzzed in his ear, Morrison’s frown deepened. She actually hung up on him?!


    They had barely interacted for days, and now, after avoiding him for two full days, his call was less


    interesting to her than a dog?


    Morrison felt his anger boiling over as he threw off the covers and climbed out of bed.


    “Sir, what are you about to do?” his assistant asked as Morrison changed his clothes and strode out


    of the hospital room with a steely expression Back at her ce, Rose had just settled Moon and sat


    down to look through the documents when the doorbell suddenly rang. She rose to answer it, and


    there stood Winston, tall and statuesque, shaking aden grocery bag in his hand.


    “Nothing beats a hot stew in the winter.”


    Rose stepped aside to let him in.


    Winston continued. “These veggies havee straight from the local farmers‘ market – all organic


    and pesticide–free.”


    Rose smiled, “That’s perfect, I’ve been craving a good stew


    Winston raised an eyebrow, “Congrats on the new ce.”


    “Thanks”