Chapter 1938 A Date

The moment he got home, he pulled out his phone and sent her a message:

Chelsea, are you interested in opera? A friend of mine gave me two tickets. Would you like to join me tomorrow?

After digging into Chelsea's background, Magnus had discovered that, unlike most women, she had a genuine love for opera.

When Chelsea read the message, she recalled Cecilia's kindness and also remembered how Magnus had stepped in to help her earlier. After a moment's thought, she replied: Sure. See you tomorrow.

Not long after Chelsea sent her reply, her phone rang. It was Allen.

"Ms. Rainsworth," he greeted.

"Mr. Leighton? What can I do for you?" Chelsea asked, surprised to be hearing from him.

"I called to apologize," Allen said after a brief pause. "You were right today. I've since had an honest conversation with my wife."

Chelsea's breath caught slightly. "You mean... you and your wife..."

She didn't finish the sentence.

forward, I want to pursue a relationship built on real love with someone who's

stirred in her chest-a nagging sense of guilt she

never meant to suggest you should divorce your wife. I only wanted to make it clear that... leading two lives isn't

understand. And I'm grateful you said it. I needed to hear the

he

in her chest. She suddenly felt like the villain in someone else's story—the one who'd driven a wedge into a

heartbroken

nothing more, unsure of what words would

late. I'm sorry to have disturbed

He ended the call.

wide awake, unable

wrong with what she said. She was simply being honest. But now, knowing that her words

Tudela, Chelsea had no close friends. There was no one

her. Early the next morning, a message

she'd made with Magnus. So, she typed back: Cecilia, I've already made plans

side of town, Cecilia

friend Chelsea was meeting

had intended to talk to Chelsea in person, to expose Magnus'

in the evening, Chelsea and Magnus met up and headed to dinner at a restaurant that was understated in

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