The Woman From Hell

Chapter 85

I looked at him, not knowing what he meant by that.

"I've always thought of it as my responsibility and didn’t know that my actions would hurt you. From now on, stay with me, okay?" He stared at me with a glimmer in his eyes while waiting for my answer.

"Okay." I nodded gently. I did not know what he wanted to do, but his demeanor made it hard for me to refuse.

He got up and tried to hold me but I rejected him and insisted on walking on my own. He took my shoulder and we went downstairs together.

Downstairs, Cindy had changed into a princess nightgown and was sitting on the sofa, pouting and sulking. Sitting beside her and softly comforting her was Zedd, who had arrived some time ago.

Theo held me and we both sat down on the other end o f the couch.

Cindy stood up and dragged Theo's hand off my shoulder while saying with tears in her eyes, "I was wrong, Theowy. I shouldn’t have come over in the middle of the night to disturb you, but I was really scared to be alone. Please don't be angry.”

She cried her heart out as her tears streamed down

like broken beads.

softened as the chill in his

Theo did not really mean it when he said that he wanted to 'talk'. H e

very long time, he said, "It's late, Cindy. You should go back with Zedd first." His voice was deep and low. There was a hint of

anymore and you’re the only one I have left

could not stand

Wanda Lane? It's all your fault. If you hadn't guilt-tripped Theowy with your child, he wouldn't be

spoke louder and louder, completely forgetting the

all sorts

a sense of duty, which means that

ruined our relationship. You’re the one who interfered in our relationship!" Cindy

"You said I interfered, right? What about those years when I wasn't around? Did Theo promise

and covered her ears while squatting down on the floor. "I don't know what you’re talking about. You! You're the one who ruined

to support her

chilly, his pupils so dark that they looked like an