Rosetta stood there alone, watching as they left until they disappeared completely from her sight. Reflecting on everything that had just happened, a wave of sorrow settled over her, so intense it left her almost numb.

If someone had told her three months ago that Elliot and Edric would someday abandon her for another girl named Sierra Harris, she would never have believed it.

Rosetta was the eldest daughter of the Murphy Family in Northbridge, but when her parents passed away, her older sister was struggling to manage the Murphy Group alone and could hardly take care of her as well.

So at a young age, she was sent to the Sinclair Family in Springdale and was entrusted to the Sinclair Familyfor care and guidance. There, after joining the Sinclair Family, she met Elliot and Edric and from then on, her life became closely intertwined with the twin brothers.

From childhood to adulthood, Elliot and Edric treated her with the utmost kindness.

During thunderstorms, when she was afraid to sleep, they stayed by her side, telling her amusing stories to ease her fear.

When she was hospitalized with a severe cold, they cared for her day and night, neglecting their own health until both fell ill themselves.

When Riley said she would bring her back to Northbridge, they cried and pleaded with Riley not to take her away.

Everyone knew that Elliot and Edric both had feelings for her and wished to marry her someday, yet neither brother was willing to step aside.

Even Rosetta had considered it more than once. If she really had to choose one of them to be her husband, which one would she choose?

Well, it seemed that she did not need to make a choice after all now.

In Elliot and Edric's hearts, the person they wished to protect at all costs was not her anymore. Now, it was Sierra Harris.

Rosetta could still clearly remember the first time she met Sierra.

Sierra came from a poor family and carried a difficult background, yet her love for the violin was undeniable. She worked hard, studying art with passion, though she could not even afford a decent violin.

The first time Rosetta met Sierra was in a bar. She had just completed a tour and Elliot and Edric insisted on holding a celebration banquet in her honor. Sierra had come to their private room to promote a product and was being harassed. Rosetta could not stand by and intervened to help her.

From that day on, Sierra seemed to always appear around her.

She cooked meals for Rosettaor and bought her small gifts. Over time, Rosetta also felt that Sierra had a good personality, so she helped introduce many resources in the industry to her.

Sierra's number of commercial performances increased and she gradually gained fame as a violinist, although she still had a long way to go compared to Rosetta's established reputation.

But despite this, Sierra gradually replaced her in the hearts of Elliot and Edric.

Even now, Rosetta could not fully understand how the bond she had shared with Elliot and Edric since childhood was overtaken by someone so seemingly ordinary.

However, that no longer mattered. She had already promised her sister that after her final performance, she would return to Northbridge.

This time, she was the one choosing to let go.

***

Rosetta returned to the villa alone and the butler, Dante, seemed surprised upon seeing her arrive by herself.

"Miss, didn't Elliot and Edric come back with you?"

Rosetta looked up and forced a smile that barely hid her pain."No, they took Sierra to the hospital."

"What? They left you to go home alone?"

The butler's shock was understandable, though. In the past, Elliot and Edric had never once let her come home alone. The brothershad always been deeply concerned for her safety. Whenever Rosetta was not working, they would stay by her side, watching over her at all times to make sure she was well-protected.

"Dante, it is fine. I'm just going upstairs to rest." Not intending to explain further, Rosetta briefly greeted the butler before heading back to her room.

There were still a few details of the upcoming performance she needed to discuss with her manager, so she made some calls as soon as she settled into her bedroom.

She had barely hung up when she noticed that Elliot and Edric had not returned home.

With nothing else to do, she absentmindedly scrolled through her social feed until a recent post from Sierra caught her eye.

The caption read, [For the first time, I could feel that going to the hospital was such a happy thing to do. Thanks to you, guys!]

The post included a photo, just shadows of three people. However, Rosetta could immediately tell it was a picture of Elliot, Edric and Sierra.

So, they would not come home tonight. They stayed at the hospital to keep Sierra company.

If it had been in the past, seeing that would have hurt deeply and she might have questioned Elliot and Edric right away. But now, a calmness washed over her.

So, she simply set her phone aside, washed up and lay down to sleep.

***

Early the next morning, Rosetta went to the company. With plans to return to Northbridge, she needed to end her contract with her current agency.

Her sister, Riley, had already helped her find a new agency and once she had finalized things here, she would be able to sign up for the new one.

When she told her manager about the contract termination, he seemed baffled. "Wait, why are you ending the contract all of a sudden?"

"It's nothing. I just feel a bit worn out. My contract is nearly up, so I thought I would take a good break."

"Did the Sinclair brothers suggest that you stop working?"The manager glanced at her cautiously."Well, actually, I suppose that makes sense. They've always thought your tour schedules were too grueling. They really care about you."

His words brought a brief silence. It was true. In the past, Elliot and Edric never wanted her to endure any hardship, even a bit of it.

Even if it was just an ordinary tour, they would worry shewould exhaust herself. Elliot, as the heir to the Sinclair Group and Edric, already the deputy director at the hospital at such a young age, often reminded her that with them by her side, she could go her whole life without working. She needed only to relax and remain their little princess.

Past memories drifted through her mind and Rosetta found herself momentarily lost in thought.

Her manager sighed. "If you're really set on terminating the contract, I won't pressure you. I'll get it sorted as quickly as possible."

Rosetta thanked her manager and left the company.

When she arrived home and entered the living room, the sight of familiar figures inside made her pause.

"Rosetta, where have you been? We didn't see you anywhere when we got back."

Sierra stood between Elliot and Edric, a bright smile on her face, looking pleased and triumphant.

Rosetta glanced at her briefly, then looked away before replying in an icy tone, "What I do has nothing to do with you."

Sierra's expression fell and she lowered her head, murmuring apologetically, "I'm sorry, Rosetta, I didn't mean to pry. I shouldn't have asked."

Long accustomed to her act, Rosetta turned and walked away.

Elliot frowned, looking at Rosetta and said in a low voice, "Sierra genuinely cares about you. There's no need to be so cold."

Edric added, "Yes, she has good intentions, Rosie. You shouldn't act like this."

Both spoke up on behalf of Sierra, as though Rosetta was some sort of a villain in a story that had done something unforgivable.

This was not the first time she had seen such a scene, though.

Once, whenever anyone bothered her, Elliot and Edric would support her unhesitatingly.

She remembered a dinner party when the Sterling family's son, ignoring the fact that she had a cold, persistently pressured her to drink.

Elliot had arrived and, without a second thought, punched him without saying anything. That incident thoroughly offended the Sterling family. To this day, the incident left the Sinclair Group and the Sterling family in a fierce, lasting rivalry.

In the past, they could grant her a special affection without sparing a thought for the consequences. Now, while that same affection lingers, they favorite person had become Sierra.

"I'm just a cold person. If you don't like it, you don't have to talk to me," Rosetta said blankly as she turned to go upstairs.

Elliot reached out and grasped her hand. "Rosetta, that's not what I meant, I..."

Before he could finish, Sierra interjected softly, "Elliot, it's getting late. I'd like to go back now."

"Then let's get Sierra home first," Edric added.

The three of them left together, leaving Rosetta standing alone. Remembering the smug, defiant look Sierra had given her as they walked away, Rosetta lowered her gaze and smirked. As expected, those who are favored always brim with confidence.

Unbothered by Sierra's provocation, Rosetta returned to her room. She gathered all the gifts Elliot had given her throughout the years and placed them neatly into a large box.

Early the next morning, she instructed the butler to carry all the boxes downstairs to be thrown out.

As they reached the bottom of the stairs, she saw Elliot and Edric entering the house.

Spotting her descending the staircase, Elliot was the first to approach.

“Rosie…”

Before Rosetta could respond, Edric's eyes fell on the box in the living room.

"What's in these boxes?” he asked the butler.

The butler glanced at Rosetta, hesitating before replying, "These are all things Miss Rosetta asked me to get rid of."

"To get rid of?"

Edric walked over and opened the box. On top was the bag he had gifted Rosetta for her birthday last year, a bag she once adored. He was taken aback and as he looked deeper, he found it filled with presents they had given her over the years.

Noticing his brother's puzzled expression, Elliot also came over to take a look.

"Why are you throwing away everything we gave you?" Elliot asked, frowning in confusion.

Edric stepped closer to Rosetta, equally baffled. "Yes, these were gifts you really loved. Why would you want to get rid of them all?"

Seeing their bewilderment only deepened the irony for Rosetta.

She had cherished these gifts once, but now, with the meaning behind them faded, what was the point of keeping them?

“It’s simple. I just don't like them anymore. They take up space, so I might as well get rid of them," she said coldly.

Elliot held her gaze for a moment. "You don't like them anymore?"

"Yes," Rosetta replied, meeting his eyes with a steady look and after a pause, firmly added, "I don't like them."

Something in Elliot's chest tightened and a strange thought flashed through his mind. It felt like it was not just these gifts that Rosetta did not like.

It was not just these gifts that she wanted to get rid of.

"Rosie, are you upset over what happened last night? I was impatient and spoke harshly, but I didn't mean to. I'm so sorry." Edric's tone softened as he grasped her hand, apologizing.

Rosetta slowly pulled her hand away. The memory of their preference for Sierra the previous night surfaced once again and a sharp pang of pain stabbed at her chest. The weight of that betrayal only deepened her decision to leave.

"I'm not angry. It's just that things I no longer care for should be thrown away."

Elliot’s lingered on her. After a long silence, he finally spoke, "If you don't like them, then throw them away, but we can always choose something you'll like another time."