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 offer her money as a form

feel humiliated." Aurora smiled bitterly. "Do you think I came here just to ask you for money? Do you believe everyone is that greedy in your

Theodore remained silent.

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

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

deep breath, trying to calm herself. "I shouldn't have come today. should have left after taking you to the hospital. If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have

Aurora turned to leave.

stopped and

know don't regret

you were trying to do by the window.

be lost,

tears, and tried to

a minute," Theodore called

stopped. "Is there

his blanket, got out of bed, and walked slowly over to her. With Theodore standing at six feet two and Aurora only at five feet two, she looked like

heart raced. She looked up at

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