Chapter 1356
Rosa couldn't shake the feeling that her reality was an illusion. Joe had promised marriage the following day. After risking everything by attempting to jump from the building, she'd finally achieved her goal.
“We’re getting married tomorrow. Can I be discharged now? I’m perfectly fine. Let’s get our marriage certificate tomorrow,” she declared, her gaze fixed on Joe, fearing a change of heart.
Joe nodded. “Your condition isn't stable enough for discharge. We need the doctor's evaluation.”
Relief washed over Rosa. He was a man of his word; a promise made was a promise kept. “You love me, don’t you? You were scared seeing me about to jump, weren’t you? Afraid of losing me?” she pressed, seeking confirmation. If he hadn’t loved her, he could have let her jump—freeing him from the burden, as she’d intended.
“Don’t overthink it,” Joe said deeply.
His phone rang. He answered, “What’s up?” then left the ward, glancing back at Rosa with instructions to rest.
Frustration simmered as Rosa watched the door close. The call, she thought angrily, could have waited. She reached for her phone, finding numerous notifications: messages from reporter Cecil Greene, long-lost friends, and even casual acquaintances. Her friends and the event attendees were morbidly curious.
Rosa ignored most messages, but Cecil's demanded attention. She'd orchestrated the media frenzy herself, tipping off reporters to force Joe's hand. The depression had been a ruse, agreed upon with her doctor; she never truly considered jumping.
Chapter 1356
Rosa wasn't one to give up easily. She didn't believe Joe could be indifferent after three years. Seeing her on the brink, he couldn't remain unresponsive. Her gamble had paid off.
Cecil asked, “Ms. Reese, do you have photos of the mistress? I can expose her, utterly humiliating her. Who knows, maybe she’ll jump.”
Rosa possessed plenty of Skylar’s photos, but hesitated. Skylar wasn't ordinary; she had powerful connections. Should she send the photos? If so, the media would expose Skylar as the mistress, potentially forcing her return to Jipsburg, where no one could withstand the disgrace.
“Let me think it over. Don't take drastic actions,” she replied.
She decided: if Joe married her tomorrow, Skylar’s identity remained secret. If he hesitated, Skylar’s secret would be revealed.
Cecil urged, “This is a golden opportunity. If we miss it, we may never get this level of exposure again.”
“I understand. Wait for my message tomorrow. You did well today,” Rosa replied.
After ending the call, she noticed Joe hadn't returned. With nothing else to do, she began responding to a few friends, her messages reflecting her despair and willingness to fulfill Joe's desires.