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.

Allen confirmed. "We've agreed to divorce. Going forward, I want to pursue a relationship built on real

A faint unease stirred in her chest-a nagging sense of guilt she

divorce your wife. I only wanted to make it clear that... leading two lives isn't

voice was calm, almost gentle. "I understand. And I'm grateful you said

he mean by

suddenly felt like the villain in someone else's story—the one who'd driven a

how heartbroken Allen's wife must

said nothing more, unsure of what words

I'm sorry to have disturbed you.

He ended the call.

Chelsea lay wide

But now, knowing that her words had played a part in

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

tossed and turned through the night, sleep never quite finding her. Early the next

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

of town, Cecilia read

was meeting that day was none

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

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

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