Chapter 2
Suddenly, footsteps were heard outside, interrupting Rosa’s thoughts. She raised her head at the sound, just in time to meet Hugo’s gaze. Seeing her sitting alone at the table, she instinctively glanced at the clock on the wall; it was already almost eleven o’clock. She frowned slightly, almost imperceptibly, but said nothing and began to walk up the stairs. From beginning to end, there was no greeting, showing an indifference like that of a stranger. Rosa felt a bitter taste in her heart, but she couldn’t help but stop him. “Uncle, dinner…” Hugo didn’t stop his steps, his voice sounding cold. “I’ve already eaten with Ana, I’ve told you many times that you don’t need to wait for me.” The sound of the door slamming shut drowned out his voice. Rosa’s heart also shuddered, feeling a sour taste in her eyes. Previously, Hugo had never spoken to her in such a tone. He knew that after losing her family, she was terrified of being alone; She didn’t like eating alone, and no matter how busy he was with studies or work, he always made time to come home to have dinner with her, even if he had to travel abroad, he would return early, worried about whether her appetite would affect her health. For more than ten years, there was never an exception. But from the first time she declared herself, everything changed. He began to intentionally keep his distance, avoiding encounters through overtime and work trips, and stopped preparing surprises or gifts for her, withdrawing all his favoritism towards her. And after Ana appeared, his gaze towards her became even colder, like that of a stranger. Rosa understood the reason, but she had no way to change the situation. She could only pick up the utensils and eat the food that had almost gone cold, swallowing it as if it had no taste. With a pile of various dishes on the table, she could only taste the bitterness. She ate until she was almost full and picked everything up before going to the door of her room, where she knocked gently. Hugo opened the door with a frown, his tone neutral. “Didn’t I tell you not to bother me if it’s not important?” Rosa pursed her lips, lacing their fingers together. “Uncle, I want to change rooms.” A spark of surprise crossed Hugo’s eyes, but he didn’t think much of it. “If you want to change it, change it.” Rosa nodded, silently turned around, and walked back to her bedroom. Looking at the large glass window and the various exquisite pieces of furniture, the walk-in closet filled with clothes and bags, she felt a flash of bewilderment. That room, the largest and brightest in the villa, had been Hugo’s bedroom. The day she moved into Casa de la Luna, he had voluntarily given her that room, stroking her hair and saying that Rosa was a princess and should live in the best house. Now that she was going to leave, Ana could move in at any time. She, an adopted girl, what right did she have to occupy the master room reserved only for the owner? That was why she had suggested changing rooms,Mainly to give up her place, and also to check her belongings. By noon the next day, Rosa had moved all her things to a small room at the end of the hallway, which was previously Hugo’s study. After tidying up the room, she went downstairs with her documents, prepared to arrange for her visa. As she passed through the room, she gave a small bow, not as effusively as before. Hugo was unaccustomed to her calm demeanor. Watching her silently and submissively leave, he felt that she had changed a lot, he couldn’t help but stop her. “It’s snowing heavily outside, where are you planning to go? I’ll take you.” It had been a long time since Rosa heard him offer to take her, and she was taken aback for a moment. “Today is Christmas, don’t you have a date?” She spoke softly, Hugo didn’t hear clearly, and asked again. “What?” Rosa’s hands tightened, she lowered her gaze. “Yesterday I saw on the news that you bought a diamond necklace for millions of dollars at an auction, I guess you were planning to give it to Ana today.” Hugo froze, blurting out without thinking. “That was for…” The doorbell interrupted his words. Shortly after, Ana walked in, dressed in a dress, long curly hair, and meticulous makeup, taking Hugo’s hand flirtatiously. “Hugo, I’ve prepared a Christmas present for you, guess what it is?” Everything was as Rosa had thought. She lowered her head, a bitter smile on her lips. Perhaps because she had already planned to leave, hearing that they were going on a date didn’t hurt her as much as before, she just took a few steps back to let them pass. Hugo didn’t explain any further either, he went out with Ana, inviting her too. “Don’t run, where do you want to go? I’ll take you.” Rosa was surprised, but agreed. “Thank you, Uncle.” This time, she thanked him sincerely. And she also called him sincerely, Uncle.and meticulous makeup, taking Hugo’s hand flirtatiously. “Hugo, I’ve prepared a Christmas present for you, guess what it is?” Everything was as Rosa had thought. She lowered her head, a bitter smile on her lips. Perhaps because she had already planned to leave, hearing that they were going on a date didn’t hurt her as much as before, she just took a few steps back to let them pass. Hugo didn’t explain any further either, he went out with Ana, inviting her too. “Don’t run, where do you want to go? I’ll take you.” Rosa was surprised, but agreed. “Thank you, Uncle.” This time, she thanked him sincerely. And she also called him sincerely, Uncle.and meticulous makeup, taking Hugo’s hand flirtatiously. “Hugo, I’ve prepared a Christmas present for you, guess what it is?” Everything was as Rosa had thought. She lowered her head, a bitter smile on her lips. Perhaps because she had already planned to leave, hearing that they were going on a date didn’t hurt her as much as before, she just took a few steps back to let them pass. Hugo didn’t explain any further either, he went out with Ana, inviting her too. “Don’t run, where do you want to go? I’ll take you.” Rosa was surprised, but agreed. “Thank you, Uncle.” This time, she thanked him sincerely. And she also called him sincerely, Uncle.
