Sir Ares, Goodnight novel (Jay Ares and Rose) novel Chapter 77

Rose and Josephine were now conversing after the shocking reveal. For Rose, this discussion was going t o affect the course of her remaining life. She might look as if she was engaging in a casual and friendly chat, but she was inwardly being careful with her answers. 1

"Ms. Ares..."

Josephine affectionately pulled Rose’s hand and corrected her. "Sister-in-law, just address me by my name. Since you’re Jens and the kids' mommy, then you will forever be my sister-in-law. Don’t be so distant."

Rose corrected herself sincerely. "Josephine... Now that you know the existence of Baby Robbie and Zetty, I don't know what actions you're planning to take next? Are you going to reveal everything to Jay or are you going to help me hide the truth?” 1

Josephine did not understand. "Why can't I tell my brother? As the father of these kids, he has the right to know of their existence? Sister-in-law, my big brother will be elated to know that Baby Robbie and Zetty exist."

Zetty raised her head and said to Josephine, "Daddy doesn't like me. He said I am a mannerless wild child. I don't like him either, hmph." 1

Josephine was rendered speechless. This pair of father and daughter had not officially met, yet they already held a grudge toward each other? 1

Rose distractedly said, "Indeed, your brother will be elated, but I will be heartbroken to death. Josephine, it's true that your brother loves his children, but at the same time, his hatred for me is real as well. For the sake of the children, he will turn this into a child custody court case. Tell me, with his immense power versus my powerless self, what am I going to use to fight against him?” 1

"Sister-in-law..." Josephine was beginning to realize that probably only Rose could understand the helplessness and heartache she was going through while carefully hiding Baby Robbie and Zetty all these years.

"Josephine, it was a suicide wish the moment I fell in love with your brother. I stepped on his tail the moment I secretly gave birth to these three children against his wishes. Right now, he can't wait for me to get lost from his sight. It's painful enough for me to lose the love of my life. Losing my dignity and decency in front of him is even sadder. I don't want to lose the only connection I have left with him... I beg you, please leave the children with me."

Tears were rolling in Rose's eyes. She had never humbled herself so lowly before, but she knew that if she could not convince Josephine to stand on her side, she was going to lose everything.