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

nights in a row. It's time for me to take a break. Besides, there are so many things to take care of that I won't be

at Theo, still in disbelief that such words

my face, he imitated me and raised an eyebrow as he asked, "What's wrong?

anything in reply but burst into laughter when I heard what

and said," Don't

desk and began working again. It seemed like every minute was precious to him, so I

not

had to admit that Cindy's

very least, I did not see Ruby take another step into Theo's

to wonder how things were

had better not use

I found myself prone to overthinking

it to myself, my mind was brutally honest In fact, I had managed to direct an entire romance movie

things, so I lay in bed to

and it was already 20 minutes past four when I glanced

out of

slowly so I could check how Theo's work was going and whether he had forgotten

the door, someone on the other end pushed