The Woman From Hell

Chapter 1624



He started getting to his feet as he spoke, but I walked over to him before he could get up.

"I was asleep for a long time."

"Were you unable to sleep well because I wasn't there?" he asked as he took me into his arms, gently tapping my back the way one would console a child who had gotten up on the wrong side of the bed.

While hugging him, I leaned against his chest and basked in the warmth there.

"Munchkin called and said he made meatballs. Why don't we head back earlier to try them?"

Although it was a question, I did not have much hope that it would work out.

I understood Theo's current situation and knew many things were out of his control. However, I had already decided I would leave first and spend time with Munchkin if he could not make it.

Theo could make things up to Munchkin when the weekend rolled around and spend more time with him.

"Sure. Let me know when it's half past four. We'll leave earlier to avoid the jam."

I did not dare believe my ears when I heard Theo's answer. I tilted my head up to stare at him in shock.

working late

for me to take a break. Besides, there are so many things to take care of that I won't

squinted at Theo, still in disbelief that such words had just left

odd look on my face, he imitated me and raised an eyebrow as he asked, "What's wrong? Were you trying to take the opportunity to eat all the meatballs my son made

burst into laughter

said," Don't worry. I won't give you

like every minute was precious to him, so I did not continue bothering him and

was not sleepy. I simply did not want to disturb Theo when

to admit that Cindy's decision was

not see Ruby take another step into Theo's office for the

to wonder how things

not use

was because I was pregnant, I found myself prone

I had managed to

of such things, so I lay in bed to watch

quickly, and it was already 20 minutes past four when I glanced at the time

of

was going

to open the door, someone on the other