The Woman From Hell

I opened my mouth to say something, but my logic told me that it was not the right time. Hence, I quickly swallowed my words. "You have to listen to your elders, Shannon. He's just doing what's best for you." "Why would you say that?" Shannon was dissatisfied.

"I don't think Mr. Collins would want to sabotage you."

It was getting late. After chatting a bit more, I hung up the phone.

The weather in the north was slowly creeping into Winter. It was barely six p.m. but the sky had already gone dark. It was chilly too.

I drove back to the villa and found out that Theo had already returned.

It was rare to see him get off work so early. He was cooking in the kitchen too.

to the kitchen door and leaned against it, watching as he busied himself with cooking. I could not help but feel a smile creep up my face. When he turned around to grab something, the sight of me in the doorway made him jump. "When did you get back? Why didn't you call me?"

look. "Go wash your hands.

and blurted out,

you're saying that I usually look

you have a short temper. That's why people think you're a lot older. So, you should wear more light-colored clothing in the future. You look so handsome when you dress up, so

thought about what I said and said," Alright,

a moment. When did he become so receptive to others' opinions?

and control his temper?

now seemed like a completely different person from

was a