Chapter 256

Miss Woods gave me a delighted smile and said," There’s no hurry. You haven't eaten yet either, so let’s talk about it after you finish eating. Let me bring you another bowl of soup."

After knowing each other for some time, Miss Woods knew my temper well by now. She had earnestly advised me on this matter because she wanted me to stop being as stubborn as I usually was and instead take the initiative to apologize. Therefore, when she saw me readily agreeing with her, she was, of course, very happy about it.

I understood her intentions. "I’m full now. You can go and scoop some rice!” I said as I drank the soup.

Along with the food and soup Miss Woods had placed on the tray, I picked up the parcel and went up to the second floor.

I hesitated for a long time in front of the study. After some time, I raised my hand and knocked on the door. Theo's deep and cold voice came from inside. "Miss Woods, I’m not hungry. Leave me alone."

"It's me!" I said softly and carefully, my heart in my mouth.

There was no sign of a reply from the inside. As I

stood outside, I grew so nervous my palms became all sweaty.

while, a cold voice came from

relieved and gently pushed the door

sat at the desk with a cold expression and gloomy eyes. He had lit a cigarette

told him, "Miss Woods told me you haven’t had your dinner yet. Come and

finished talking, I got up and looked

him if his back was injured, but when I lifted my eyes and looked at him, I was afraid I would make him angry, so I

dare you come back?" After a long stand-off, he finally spoke.

swallowed my saliva in fear. It was my fault for whipping him with a stick in that moment of desperation. It was too late to regret my actions now, though, so I could

sorry, I was too impulsive at the time. It's

hit you, my heart hurt as well. Theo, it is my fault. Would you like to whip me back with

so incredible, huh? If I hit you with a stick to relieve my anger, are you sure you'll be able to stand i t?" He looked at me with a treacherous smile. It

course I'll be able to take it. If you're still angry, you can hit me

longer be angry if your attitude preempts me?" he squinted as he said.

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up. I continued speaking. "It's late now, and you haven’t had your dinner yet. That's bad for your stomach. Why don't you finish your meal before you hit me so you'll

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