The Woman From Hell

Chapter 187

After a pause, she continued, "You don't have a job now. If you still can’t let go of Theo, then go back and spend the rest of your life with him. Don't think too much and don't fuss over everything. If you can let go of him, then get a divorce and we'll live together. We'll be away from all of them, okay?”

I understood what Cecilia meant by that and knew she was doing it for my own good. However, my heart was still a mess.

If I remained in this relationship with Theo, then I would forever live in Cindy's shadow. I would have to force myself to accept Theo’s love and care for her.

However, should I leave just like that? Apart from being reluctant to leave, I felt heartbroken. I did not want my child to grow up without a father like how I had.

"You're not going to give up, are you? Forget it, go and d o whatever you want. Just remember to come home when you’re weary one day." She was helpless yet supportive at the same time.

I let out a wry smile without saying a word. I was merely holding her tight.

Cecilia patted my shoulder. "Alright, everything will b

e okay. Let's wash up and go downstairs to have a meal."

I nodded, viewing my own hesitation with contempt. Compared to Cecilia's decisiveness, I did seem quite like a young girl who was swooning over a boy. I disregarded everything, only to end up hurt and scarred.

thought. I shook my head and decided to ignore

that there's a lot of food over

go wash up. Wait for me." Cecilia

City was famous for its abundance of street food. As there were many schools around, streets packed with vendors

slow-paced

not help but recall that Mason used to recommend that I stay here. He had

could be found here. Cecilia had a good appetite ever since she got pregnant. She visited each stall from one end of the street to the other.

it's your loss if you're not

few bites. I looked at her with a smile and said, "Don’t eat s o much. These aren’t very nutritious. Let's go and eat something more nutritious

can eat everything you throw a t

unaffected by this morning's phone call, m y mood brightened up as well and I walked with

and shopping.

the country. She persuaded me to go back to Salt City. I would have to face what I

to be solved eventually. I needed to go back

train station, we hugged and bid farewell before walking in the opposite directions. Our steps

Parting was always heartbreaking.