My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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-”

Alden won’t eat him. They’re just having a conversation, like young men do. We

those large, beautiful eyes, full of

she said softly.

silence, the only 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

parked the car and stepped out. Without hesitation, he went around to open her door. He had brought

his hardness, for all his rough edges, Theodore had a place where he came to think. Whenever he needed to clear his mind or make a tough decision, he came here–one

and drown himself in his thoughts. And after

as a father–let alone dealing with a wife. Yet here he was.

as harsh as he had been

want to talk,” he

my lord… I mean, Theodore,” she corrected

me, but because I’m not used to being seen that way. I need to be honest with you–I never imagined sharing my life with anyone. Look at

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your age 23 years ago. I know what happened between s wasn’t right. I took advantage of you–of your vulnerability You were alone and defenseless, I was a grown man.

as he battled his guilt and regret.