Chapter 0970

Alden had to leave unexpectedly to take care of some business, but when he returned, he struck up a conversation with Adam. Since Alden spoke the same language as him and they were only a year apart, their chats flowed naturally.

Theodore took this time to do something he never would have expected of himself–he went looking for Fiona. He found her sitting quietly on a bench, admiring the scenery. It was a common sight; she was timid and rarely

wandered around unfar places.

As he approached, Peter’s words echoed in his head.

“You’re a complete idiot! I knew it… How the hell are you married to such a beautiful woman? And not just that- she’s pure sugar, and you, my dear Theodore, are a grumpy old fool.”

“Fiona… Can we talk?” Theodore asked, stepping closer.

“Yes, my lord… I mean, Theodore…” she corrected herself, lowering her gaze.

That habit of hers both frustrated and unsettled him. But he tried to be understanding–he knew it was deeply ingrained in her, and it wouldn’t be easy to change overnight.

“Where are we going, Th… Theodore?” she asked as he took her hand and led her to his car. “But Adam… Adam is with Alden-”

do. We need to talk,” he said, making

at him with those large, beautiful eyes, full of

Theodore,” she

sound being the hum of the car. Every now and then, Theodore glanced at her. She looked like a child–her gaze fixed on the streets, the landscapes, the beauty of

a few more minutes, he parked the car and stepped out. Without hesitation, he went around to

he needed

smoke a cigar, and drown himself in his

had received military training, just like Matthew. But unlike his old friend, he had never pictured himself as a father–let alone dealing with a wife. Yet here he was. Life had

harsh as he had been with Peter, he

I want to talk,” he said, softening his

my lord… I mean, Theodore,”

that way. I need to be honest with you–I never imagined sharing my life with anyone. Look at me–I’m 65 years old. I know I’m far too old

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what happened between s wasn’t right. I took advantage of you–of your vulnerability You were alone and defenseless, I was a

him as he battled his guilt and regret.

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