Chapter 116

Rosalie held Teresa's hand, and the two of them went back to the bedroom together. Rosalie said, "Mommy, I've finished my milk. Let's wash up and go to sleep." Teresa pulled her hand back and answered flatly, "Okay." Seeing Teresa withdraw her hand, Rosalie lowered her head to look at her now-empty palm. A sour ache welled up inside her. She didn't know what she was feeling. Teresa went into the bathroom and turned on the shower. Even when the hot water started running, Teresa made no move to call for Rosalie. A profound weariness had settled over her, leaving her too drained to speak or even care. Unexpectedly, Rosalie obediently took her pajamas and went into the bathroom herself. Soon, Teresa finished bathing Rosalie. After carrying her daughter back to the bed, Teresa said, "Go to sleep." With that, Teresa seemed ready to leave. But Rosalie hurriedly stopped her and asked, "Mommy, will you sleep with me?" Although Rosalie was already used to Cecilia's company, if her mom