Yashita said, "Your father said that you can name yourself whatever you want, and he will help you with the relevant identification registration." 1
A trace of joy flashed across Rosalie's face. However before she could speak, Yashita added, "Rosalie, your father said that you can still use Schulz as your last name, and you can call yourself whatever you want, but you cannot make the name sound like his descendant." 2
Rosalie's delightful grin froze and was replaced by a bitter frown. She looked at Yashita and asked, "Mom, h e still doesn’t want people to know who I really am, does he?" 4
Yashita said, looking rather ashamed, "Rosalie, you are after all your father's illegitimate daughter, and not many people know about this. Only your father and your grandfather know about you in the entire Schulz family. Your father and his wife love each other very much. If she knows about you, she will certainly break up with him..." 1
Rosalie choked. "Mom, does it mean that I can't tell people that Sheldon Schulz is my father for the rest of my life? Do I have to spend my life to be a woman who grew up without a father?" 2
Yashita’s eyes reddened and she lamented, "Rosalie, it was entirely my intention to be with him back then. In
fact, he didn't even know you existed until a few years ago, so you can't blame him for not being willing to disclose your identity!" 2
"Furthermore, your father paid a very high price in order to get you out this time. Even if he can't call you his daughter publicly, but deep down, he loves you very much! No matter what, you can't blame him, do you understand?" 4
At this point, Rosalie sighed, nodded slightly, and said in a serious tone, "I understand. Don't worry, Mom. I’ll never mention it again, and I won't blame him!" 2
Yashita squeezed Rosalie's hand tightly and said, "In a few days, you’ll be escorted to Tokyo, then someone will contact you, switch you out, and send you to the port. I'll wait for you at Oskia!" 2
Rosalie quickly asked, "Mom, won’t you wait for me in Tokyo?" 1
Yashita shook her head and said, "Your father said that once you succeeded in escaping, the Japanese will definitely investigate everyone who entered the country recently. If they find out that I came from Oskia and came to Osaka then to Tokyo before your escape, it would be like I gave them a complete puzzle to the Japanese homeland security department with all the pieces intact. Thus, he told me to return to Oskia from Osaka immediately after meeting you so a s not to leave clues. As for Tokyo, he will arrange for others to meet you." 3
Rosalie nodded and said, "Okay, Mom! Just wait for m
e at home!"
At this moment, someone pushed open the door and huffed, "It's almost time!" 3
Reluctantly, Yashita glanced lovingly at Rosalie and said, "Rosalie, take care of yourself! I'll leave now!”
Rosalie nodded gently, tears flowing down her cheeks.
"Okay, Mom. Take care too! Thank dad on my behalf..." 1
Yashita patted her arm and whispered, "Nothing is perfect, but you must promise me that you will come back alive!"
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