Chapter 202

"I won't go back on my word. Since I've given you my promise, I'll

marry you."

"Then tell me when," Cynthia demanded in between sobs. "Don't tell

me you'll only do so after you find me a heart donor, and after the surgery is a success."

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That was precisely what Theodore wanted to say. Now that Cynthia had said it first, he was embarrassed to agree with it.

"Why are you silent? Is that really what you think?" Cynthia's sobs grew louder. "Theo, I'm no fool! I know how difficult it is waiting for a suitable heart donor. For all I know, I might even die before your manage to find one. You just don't want to marry me, which is why you're trying to drag things out. If that's the case, forget about finding a heart donor for me. I'd rather not have a heart than to sit here

listening to your empty promises!"

Cynthia turned her face away in pain.

I don't want to see you again. Let me die alone,

cares about me in this

looked pitiful enough to

look even more miserable. Theodore

see her like this, and his heart broke for

say that. Of course

I feel like an idiot, stupidly believing your words and ending up disappointed each time. Had I known this

forbid you to say that again Theodore said, his

make empty promises, but I can't speak of death? Theo, I'm utterly disappointed in you.

determination. "This time, I promise I will marry

me it'll happen after the heart transplant surgery. We don't even have a clue where my heart donor is.

a few more days, when you're well enough to get out of bed, we'll get married.

couldn't delay this any further. It was too difficult waiting for a suitable heart donor, and

was delighted to hear what he

out. I'll

only thing he could give

is currently

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