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 the

gently

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

n the coffee table. I told him, "Miss Woods told me

I got

lifted my eyes and

After a long stand-off, he finally spoke. His voice was

felt so nervous I even 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 only lower

I was too impulsive at the time.

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

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

be able to take

I'll no longer be angry if your attitude preempts me?" he squinted as he

ff j n

I did not give 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

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