Theodore looked at her, unsure of what to say at that moment.
He had indeed wronged Cynthia. He had no right to argue back.
It was true that he had abandoned her at the wedding. Even if Cynthia cursed him, it would be entirely justified.
Seeing Theodore’s cold demeanor, Cynthia felt both pain and anger. She would rather Theodore argue or even fight with her.
Instead, he treated her so indifferently, doing nothing at all, which only showed that his feelings for her were as dead as still water.
Or maybe, Theodore had never felt anything for her from the beginning, and it had all been her own delusion.
And what about this woman? Cynthia asked. What are you going to do? You abandoned me, and now you’re planning to be with this Aurora?
Cindy, Theodore interrupted her. You’ll find a better man. Don’t waste your time and emotions on me anymore.
It’s easy for you to say! You just walk away, but what about me? Now I have to watch you with another woman. How can I accept that? We both fell, but you helped her up first. Theo, you’re really shameless!
Theodore felt a headache coming on. Yes, sure, whatever you say.
You… Cynthia clenched her fists. Fine. If that’s the indifferent attitude you want to take, then there really is nothing left to say between us. Cynthia wiped away her tears. Go ahead and stay here with your Aurora. Theo, I hate you! I really hate you!
With that, Cynthia ran off.
Theodore didn’t chase after her, letting her leave. Everything was his own doing, so no matter how much Cynthia hated or blamed him, he would accept it.
He leaned wearily against the wall, exhaling a long breath.
Rose, am I really that foolish? Why didn’t I just die back then?
About half an hour later, Aurora woke up. When she saw Theodore standing by the bed, a wave of joy filled her heart. He was still here.
Mr. Spencer, I thought you would already have left.
After he had said such cruel, heartless things to her, he still stayed by her side when something happened to her. It seemed that, deep down, this man was kind.
He had only said those hurtful words to make her give up.
Theodore looked at her in silence before speaking. Now that you’re awake, I’m leaving. This will be the last time we meet.
With that, Theodore turned to leave.
Wait. Aurora called after him.
Theodore frowned. What is it now?
Why didn’t you tell me about this Miss Zeller? She’s your fiancée! What happened? Don’t you love your wife?
With his back still to her, Theodore
coldly said after a pause, I cheated on her during our marriage. I left my wife for another woman, but after the divorce, I regretted it. Does that answer your question?
Aurora was utterly shocked. That’s impossible! You’re not that kind of person-I don’t believe it.
If you don’t believe me, then why ask at all? Theodore turned around and said, I’ve answered. Whether you believe it or not is up to you. He then made to leave again.
No, don’t go. Aurora, agitated, got out of the bed. Wait!
With a loud thud, she fell off the bed.
Theodore turned around, his brows furrowed. He wanted to reach out to help her, but pulled his hand back. If he kept helping her, she would get the wrong idea.
Aurora lay on the floor, struggling to get up. Her body swayed.
You must have your reasons. I don’t believe you’re that kind of person, she insisted.