"I must tell you this beforehand, because I can''t bring myself to ept another woman born emotionally and physically," Theodore said.


    "Another woman?" Those words were like salt to Cynthia''s wound. "Am I just another woman'' to you now?"


    "Aside from Rose, all other women are ''another woman'' to me. That has always been the case. So, Cindy, it''s not toote to leave me right now. I''m not worthy of your devotion. You''ll only be miserable if you marry me now."


    Theodore made himself absolutely clear, without holding anything back. He made sure to present the whole truth in its cold and cruel entirety.


    Cynthia had never imagined all these happening. She thought she had full control over Theodore-that he would trust, defend, and love her the moment she shed a tear or looked weak and innocent.


    It was only until today, after hearing everything he said to her, that she realized everything had been in his control all along. He had been holding himself back the entire time. How well he treated her, as well as his attitude toward her, had all been for Rosalie''s sake.


    Cynthia had always wanted Theodore and Rosalie to divorce. As long as they were divorced, she thought she would be Mrs. Spencer.


    Yet, reality was starkly different from what she imagined. After waiting for them to finally get divorced, Theodore ended up figuring out his true feelings.


    Now that things havee to this point, what was the use of throwing a tantrum and crying up a storm? Cynthia knew when to quit; she recognized the result of her tantrums and crying was Theodore''s willingness to marry her. However, he couldn''t give her love.


    She would still be Mrs. Spencer, and that was what she wanted.


    Despite Theodore''s cruel words, Cynthia told herself to calm down. She had always been able to seek the greatest self-benefit even amidst circumstances that were greatly detrimental to herself.


    "Theo, I love you. Even though I''m hurting terribly from what you said to me, I still love you. Over the years, marrying you has always been my dream and my greatest wish. I don''t know what''s with you. Perhaps you''re just going through a moment of weakness, but that''s alright. I will wait for you. We have a long time to go after we get married. People change-I trust you eventually will!" Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    "Will you be able to tolerate it if I never change, never love you, and that you''ll always only be Mrs. Spencer in name and not in substance?" Theodore pressed.


    "That''s alright. We have lots of time, and no one can predict the future. For all you know, you might suddenly love me one day, and realize that you need me..."


    "Cindy, I..."


    "Say no more. Cynthia put her


    fingers to Theodore''s lips. "Theo, don''t say anything further, please. Don''t say such cruel things. Let''s not talk about the future. No one knows what will happen in the future. Let''s just focus on the present, alright? I''m begging you."


    Seeing the tears that kept spilling down her cheeks, Theodore grabbed her hands and gently pushed them away. "Alright, I won''t say anything anymore."


    Cynthia finally smiled through her tears. She nodded, and grabbed Theodore''s hand. "Have wee to an agreement, then? We''ll get married the day after tomorrow, is that confirmed?"


    Theodore nodded. "Yes, it''s


    confirmed. make the


    arrangements. After the wedding is


    over, we register our marriage. A fulfill your dream of being Mrs. Spencer, but that would be all I can give you."


    "That''s enough. Theo, I''m not greedy. I''ll be very satisfied with that."


    Cynthia hugged Theodore tight, and leaned into his embrace. "You said that you''ll treat me well, whether or not you love me. I trust you. I''ll always trust you."


    Theodore''s arms drooped down his sides as he remained silent, his eyes empty and soulless.