Chapter 182

"So, you're not angry at me?" Theodore asked, seeking reassurance.

"For now," Rosalie replied.

Who knew what might happen later? She couldn't promise the future, but at least for now, she wasn't angry with him.

Compared to smooth talkers who would run away at the first sign of danger, she preferred to forgive a man like Theodore. He might annoy her at times, but when it mattered, he stepped up and was willing to risk his life to protect her.

Theodore smiled contentedly, and planted a kiss on her cheek. “Thank you for not being angry at me.”

"It's nothing. Now go to sleep."

Theodore nodded faintly; just then, his phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID.

Rosalie saw the bright display showing the name "Cindy".

Her heart immediately sank. Just as she told him she wasn't angry, a surge of fury rose in her chest. The feeling grew stronger when she saw Theodore answering the call.

immediately turned away from him, wrapping herself tightly in the blanket. She closed her eyes, wishing she could block

Today would be no different. Men's words couldn't be trusted at all. It was late when Cynthia called him, and he immediately picked up. Would

Theodore-she hated him. It was

being too soft hearted and always

I need to

heard Theodore's voice, and

misheard

take some medicine. You're not alone. There's someone taking care of you, so it's pointless for me to go. I'm

Cynthia's response, he ended the call and tossed the phone aside. Then,

was Cindy. She said she was feeling unwell and

three words. He was acting like a child, eager

her side, fingers clutching the fabric of her shirt tightly, her heart pounding. She didn't know why she felt nervous and

was this man trying to explain

answered the call and

prodigal son truly

again?" he asked, sounding somewhat worried. His tone was cautious, as if he feared saying even a single wrong word and upset

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