Chapter 38

"Theodore, it's clear that you have double standards. You've said that as long as we remain married, we're still bound as husband and wife. However, you frequently criticize me whenever I bring up the divorce accusing me inexplicably and reacting with anger as if I've betrayed

you.

"Ironically, it's you who wanted to get divorced in the first place.

You've barely mentioned it, yet you're already eager to move on with Cynthia. What right do you have to hold me responsible?

"Yesterday, you asked me to come home, but you weren't there. Today, you called me to come here, but it turns out you just wanted me to explain things to Cynthia. I didn't have to come all the way here for a conversation that could have taken place over the phone. You even asked me to bring lunch, which I made spicy because I thought I would be having lunch with you!

"I like spicy food, but I don't eat it because you don't! Every time I bring you lunch, I come on an empty stomach. I've never eaten first! I just said that to put your mind at ease, but how have you treated me?" Rosalie didn't cry. She didn't even shout. By the end, she was

speaking calmly, and she felt much better after letting out her pent-up frustration.

The office was unusually quiet, and Theodore seemed stunned. He had never seen Rosalie like this before and didn't know what to make of her words. As his gaze fell on the two lunch boxes on the coffee table, he was momentarily speechless.

wrist. Theo, I'm sorry, it's all my fault. It

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through the room, "In that case,

turned to look in

into the office. His brow was slightly furrowed, giving him an imposing air. Despite his

"Dad, what are you doing

the company yours alone? Why can't

had almost been in a semi-retired state, but

mean it that way," Theodore

so? Then, what did you mean?" Wesley's tone was

Cynthia hastily interjected.

try to claim a relationship with me," Wesley said as

his harsh words, "I'm sorry.

still holding Theo's hand? He's a married man. Don't

"I... I..." Theodore immediately stepped in front of Cynthia to protect her." Dad, if you have anything to say, say it to me. This has nothing

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