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.

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through the room, "In that

turned to look in the

him an imposing air. Despite his age, his dignified demeanor

frowned. "Dad, what are you doing

forward and said coldly, "Is the company yours alone?

the company, Wesley had almost been in a semi-retired state, but still kept an eye

mean it that way," Theodore

did you

hastily

a relationship with me," Wesley said as his eyes

trembled at his harsh words, "I'm sorry. It's

hand? He's a married man. Don't you

to protect her." Dad, if you have anything to say, say it to me. This has

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