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.

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

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 he go over again? It was

at Theodore-she hated him.

hearted and always

need

voice, and

misheard

well, take some medicine. You're not alone. There's someone taking care

ended the call and tossed the phone aside. Then, he embraced Rosalie from

was feeling unwell and wanted me to come over,

him, he cautiously uttered the last three words. He was acting like a child, eager to justify himself and prove his

curled up on her side, fingers clutching the fabric of her shirt tightly, her heart pounding. She didn't know why she felt nervous and strangely pleased at

trying to explain

have answered the call and rushed over to Cynthia's, leaving his wife alone

prodigal

angry 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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