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.

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

momentarily speechless. A faint unease stirred in her chest-a nagging sense of guilt she couldn't

never meant to suggest you should divorce your wife. I only wanted to make it

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

he mean by

pang in her chest. She suddenly felt like the villain in

begin to imagine how heartbroken Allen's wife must

of what words would even

late. I'm sorry to have disturbed you. Take care, Ms. Rainsworth. See

He ended the call.

lay wide awake, unable

she didn't think there was anything wrong with what she said. She was simply being honest. But now, knowing that her

no close friends. There was no one

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

blinked in surprise, remembering the opera plans she'd made with Magnus. So, she typed back: Cecilia, I've already made plans with a friend today. Can we meet

on the other side of town, Cecilia read Chelsea's reply and simply

the friend Chelsea was meeting that

to expose

and headed to dinner at a restaurant that was understated

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