Aurora was taken aback, thinking she might have misheard. Her expression was one of confusion.

"What do you mean by compensation?" He had asked her for her number. Wasn't it because he wanted to contact her?

"You saved me, so I want to give you some money as compensation. You can leave now."

Theodore's expression was cold and devoid of warmth. His words were also filled with a lack of compassion.

He had said thank you, but his so-called gratitude was being expressed through money. Aurora felt that this man showed her no respect.

Noticing that he hadn't left, Theodore turned his head and glanced at her indifferently. "Is there anything else?"

"Mr. Spencer."

Aurora struggled to hold back her tears. She felt a bit wronged, but maintained a calm exterior.

She added, "I feel like you're humiliating me."

Theodore responded coolly, "I'm not humiliating you. Perhaps I misspoke. This is a thank-you gift, not compensation."

not meant to insult her. He merely wanted

to ask you for money? Do you believe everyone is that greedy

Theodore remained silent.

stepped forward, picked up the sticky note from the bedside that still had her number on it, and

this. A simple thank you would have been enough. I don't need your gratitude or your money. If you

have come today. should have left after taking

Aurora turned to leave.

few steps, she stopped and said,

know don't

know what you were trying to do by the

but if you died, everything would be lost, and your unfinished business will become

wiped her tears,

Theodore called out to

stopped. "Is there

bed, and walked slowly over to her. With Theodore standing at six feet two

Aurora's heart raced. She

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