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

words, Chelsea was momentarily speechless. A faint unease stirred

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

gentle. "I understand. And I'm grateful you said it. I

does he mean

felt like the villain in someone else's

couldn't begin to imagine how heartbroken Allen's wife

unsure of what words would even be

I'm sorry to

He ended the call.

Chelsea lay wide awake, unable

simply being honest. But now, knowing that her words had played a part in

friends. There was no one

her. Early the next morning, a message from Cecilia lit up

in surprise, remembering the opera plans she'd made with Magnus. So, she typed back: Cecilia, I've already made plans

the other side of town, Cecilia read Chelsea's

didn't know was that the friend Chelsea was meeting that day was none

Chelsea in person, to expose Magnus' true nature before he had the chance to

met up and headed to dinner at a restaurant that was understated in appearance but radiated

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