Chapter 0971

Theodore had remained silent, listening.

He had never seen things the way she did.

To him, the entire situation had been something he had buried deep in his past–something he never spoke about, something he simply left behind. But being back in the Emirates, returning to Dubai, retracing his steps… it had sparked something in him. It made him curious–too curious.

And now, looking at her–those deep, dark eyes gazing up at him–he felt something shift inside him.

For a moment, it was as if he was seeing her for the first time all over again.

“Fiona, I…” He exhaled heavily. “I am not like the men you will meet here. I grew up this way. What you see is what you get.

“I know that when I told you and Adam that you would live in my house and that from now on, you would be my wife… I didn’t do it the right way. And for that, I apologize. only thought about protecting you.”

“Protecting me from what, my lord?” Fiona asked, curiosity flickering in her eyes.

“I know it is unacceptable for a woman to live with a man unless they are married. That’s why I rushed the process. I only wanted to give you and my son everything you didn’t have—everything you lacked.”

Theodore took a deep breath before continuing.

“Fiona, you need to understand something. I am not a romantic man. I don’t know how to be. I’ve lived my entire life this way, and at this age, I don’t think I can change… I just want you and our son to have the best.”

“My lord… I am happy with what you have given us. I am happy with what you have done for us… I need nothing more,” Fiona said, squeezing his hands with her delicate fingers.

You deserve more. You deserve someone who can give you the love and affection

what are you trying

want you to be honest with yourself. Tell me what do you want? What are you looking for in all of

finally whispered, “What kind of question is that, my lord? I

as if she was afraid of his answer.

in

He couldn’t

this woman possibly want to be with

was no longer young. He wasn’t an Adonis like Peter or Maximus. He still had his strength, yes, but he was no prize–he had

than I ever expected to. I would rather give you your freedom so you can

he rejected the

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Chapter 0971

He didn’t understand.

never

ago, and

been with anyone else. She had dedicated herself entirely to her son–to raising

were treated like commodities–bought, sold,

man had

her, asked for

had never hurt

been together, it

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