Chapter 14
Justin escorted Rosalind into his office, the eyes of everyone following their every move.
As soon as the door closed behind them, Rosalind immediately burst into tears and threw herself into Justin’s arms, clinging tightly to his waist.
“Justin, I’m so glad you came to pick me up.
I was really scared just now…”
Justin’s expression darkened.
His hands rose to gently place themselves on her shoulders, pushing her away slowly.
“Justin…” Rosalind looked at him in confusion, a glimmer of worry in her eyes.
“Why did you do this?” Justin’s voice was cold, his eyes filled with intensity.
“Do what?” Rosalind asked, still not understanding.
“Why did you go to Savrow Daily to expose our marital news?” Justin’s voice was firm, cutting through her confusion.
Rosalind exhaled silently in relief, her hands wrapping around him again.
“Because I can’t wait to marry you.
Do you not want to marry me?”
“I want to, but releasing the news like this is inappropriate,” Justin’s tone was serious, his expression hardening.
He was no longer the gentle person he had been with her before.
“Why is it inappropriate? You and Anna are already divorced!” Rosalind’s voice quivered in frustration.
“We haven’t finalized the divorce yet.
We promised Grandpa that we wouldn’t do it until after his 80th birthday,” Justin’s voice remained calm, though the tension in the room was rising.
Justin unconsciously pulled back from Rosalind, his thoughts weighed down by the situation.
“Before that happens, Anna is still my wife in name.
Now that you’ve exposed our marital news, it affects all three parties involved.
Grandpa will be even more against you now.”
Justin’s direct nature meant he always weighed the consequences of his actions.
He had been gentle with Rosalind before, but now, his words were harsher because he assumed she would understand the gravity of the situation.
But Rosalind, her eyes red with anger, failed to grasp his reasoning.
“Three parties will be affected? Justin, do you feel uncomfortable when you see people criticizing Anna as the third party? Do you feel sorry for her?!”
“I don’t.
But Anna isn’t the third party.
This situation shouldn’t have happened this way,” Justin pinched the bridge of his nose, a headache beginning to form.
“Why not? She clearly came between us!” Rosalind’s voice grew shrill, her frustration boiling over as she stomped her foot, each word cutting through the air like a knife.
“If it weren’t for her, I would’ve been with you! It’s all her fault! She took my place for three whole years!”