Chapter 43: I Suggest You Two Break Up

Rosalie was taken aback. Dominic had never been so harsh with her. Knowing his concern, she quickly replied, “I’m sorry, Dom. I was held up and missed your call.”

“Is your brother giving you a hard time because of our relationship?” he asked, worried.

“Don’t worry, Dom. Chris just has a quick temper. He’s mad because I didn’t tell them about us beforehand. It’ll be fine once I explain.”

Dominic’s disdainful voice echoed through the phone. “Why is he still meddling? Rosie, you’re an adult, independent, and free. You have the right to make your own decisions and don’t have to tell them everything.”

“I’m the youngest. They care about me,” Rosalie said, smiling. “Oh, right, my eldest sister just told me…”

She stopped. She wanted to share Isabella’s secret but remembered Evian’s warning.

“What?”

“Um… Nothing.”

Dominic grumbled, clearly upset. “Are you keeping something from me? We’re a couple. There shouldn’t be any secrets. We’ll share our lives together. I keep no secrets from you; you should be completely open with me. It saddens me you keep things from me. It seems I love you more than you love me.”

Rosalie’s face turned red. “No, that’s not it.”

She hesitated, her upbringing preventing her from revealing Isabella's secret. She could confide in Dom, but it wasn't her secret to tell.

Dominic, uneasy, probed, “Do your family members look down on me? Do they think I’m not good enough for you?”

Rosalie was shocked. “How could you think that? You’re exceptional!”

“Hah. You’re the Quirk Group heiress, and I’m nothing more than a poor person in your family’s eyes,” Dominic sneered.

Rosalie grew anxious, fearing his misunderstanding. “My family doesn’t care about that. All that matters is that I love you.”

“Is that so? But it doesn’t matter if they don’t agree. We’re in love. I’ve chosen you, and no one can tear us apart,” Dominic declared assertively.

Rosalie, shy, responded with a soft hum.

Later that evening, the entire family gathered for dinner for the first time. Rosalie was happy to meet her nephew, Callahan, giving him gifts and snacks, delighted to no longer be the youngest.

After Evian put Callahan to bed, everyone gathered in the living room. The conversation naturally turned to Rosalie’s relationship. David and Alexander, having gathered information, understood the situation. Dominic had made a terrible first impression on Christopher, who complained about Dominic’s public displays of affection, deeming them disrespectful. However, they decided not to dwell on this; such behavior was common among young couples.

David asked curiously, “You mentioned your professor hired him temporarily. Doesn’t he have a regular job?”

Rosalie said, “He’s planning to start his own art gallery. He’s self-studying and waiting for Madeline and me to graduate so he can host exhibitions for us.”

Everyone was taken aback, except Isabella. Selena asked, puzzled, “Didn’t you always say art is priceless? That your paintings are not for sale?”

Rosalie chuckled. “Haha, I was young and naive. The more money my art fetches, the more it means people appreciate it! Plus, Dom said the money can be donated to charity.”

The family fell silent. They understood her logic, but something felt amiss. Isabella thought, So he’s unemployed? Can he even support himself?

Rosalie immediately turned to Isabella, disbelieving. It’s true! I can hear her thoughts!

The others cleared their throats, reminding Rosalie to keep it a secret. However, Isabella’s thoughts revealed something crucial.

Christopher immediately questioned, “What does he live on? Is he mooching off his parents, or you?”

Rosalie was agitated. “Chris, why must you put it that way? We’ve just started dating. How could I ask him about his finances? That’s bizarre. He rents a place and occasionally takes part-time work at the university. He’s busy learning about the art industry.”

David asked, “Does his original field of study relate to his plans?”

Rosalie hesitated, shaking her head timidly. “He… didn’t attend university… He went to vocational school.”

Isabella thought, He never attended university or high school. He’s been out of school for years.

The Quirks’ expressions changed (except Alexander’s). They had never interfered, but the difference between Dominic and Rosalie was vast.

Rosalie, sensing their judgment, anxiously said, “Education doesn’t define character. His family’s financial situation was limited; they had to support Maddie’s art studies. You aren’t going to look down on him and oppose my relationship, are you?”

The Quirks were stumped. Alexander asked, “Why would you think that?”

Rosalie froze. The others were also confused. Alexander’s expression remained indifferent. “The Rosie I know wouldn’t think that way. Who misled you?”

Rosalie panicked. “No… No one. Isn’t this common logic?”

Isabella thought, Silly girl. It’s your boyfriend.

Rosalie became flustered. Isabella observed, She’s not adept at lying.

Before Rosalie could calm down, Alexander said bluntly, “You two aren’t right for each…”

(The passage ends abruptly here.)