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."

was the truth. He had not meant to insult her. He merely wanted to

think I came here just to ask you for money? Do you

Theodore remained silent.

sticky note from the bedside that still had her number on it, and tore it up. She threw

I won't leave you my number after all. I didn't expect you to insult me like this. A simple thank you would have been enough. I don't need your gratitude or your money. If you must think of

have left after taking you to the hospital. If I

Aurora turned to leave.

steps, she stopped and

don't regret saving

know what you were trying to do

everything would be lost, and

wiped her tears, and tried

minute," Theodore called out

"Is

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

Aurora's heart raced.

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