The Woman From Hell novel (Wanda and Theo) novel Chapter 687

"Miss Zoel," Theo interrupted her coldly.

"It's seven o’clock at night, and these are my private hours, not working hours. You're an educated person yourself, so why did you visit my house without my consent?

"Besides, when you come to my house like this, those who know what's going on will know that you’re here for work, but those who don't will think that we share an ambiguous relationship. You're a public figure, so can you please pay more attention to that?"

He might not be the gentlest man out there, but he was definitely an elegant man. He did not use a very harsh tone to say those words. Instead, his tone was slow and bland.

Serena's complexion grew even paler after what he said.

Theo looked at Quinn and continued, "Although I have no idea how you got into my house today, I hope this will not happen again. My wife and I need some privacy. I hope no one will disturb us."

Those words were cold and detached enough that any woman who heard her crush say this would be tremendously heartbroken.

The last trace of ruddiness on Serena's face disappeared, and she looked extraordinarily haggard.

"Theo!" Quinn voiced her dissatisfaction. "Your words are too hurtful."

Having said that, she comforted Serena. "Serena, Theo has a bad temper and always speaks bluntly. Don't take it to heart. Stay here and talk to me a while more. I'll ask the driver to send you back later."

Serena squeezed out a smile. "I’m okay, Quinn. It's getting late. I should go back now."

After saying that, she walked out of the villa with her head hung low, too afraid to look at Theo.

Quinn chased after her, probably worried about her.

Seeing her protecting Serena like that, it was not hard to tell that they shared a good friendship.

Later, Theo sent me back to the room and leaned down to kiss my forehead. “Sleep if you're tired. If you want to take a shower, there are toiletries of the brands you used to use. They’re all new, so feel free to use them."

I nodded. "Okay."

He left the room after that.

At this point, Theo chuckled. "Such a simple and beautiful wish. I thought to myself at the time, this woman will always be free. She'll forever be filled with a boundless life force that will take her through this life joyfully.

"Little did I know, we crossed paths with each other. The heavens did not want this woman to live a simple and happy life.

"When she was 25, Grandma brought her back to the Grants and told me to marry her. I knew that I was not destined for her, so I refused. Unfortunately, Grandma forced us to get married, and what was worse, I saw the affection she had for me in her eyes. I could not bring myself to watch the seed germinate. She was not supposed to be mine, and ultimately, she should never stay by my side. For two years, I did not get close to her. I wanted the affection in her eyes to disappear, but perhaps it was fate that she got pregnant one time when I was drunk. Everything spiraled out of control.

"When things got to that point, I started treating her kindly and without reservation. I promised to protect her and her son, to give her a grand wedding, and to never hurt her. She has no family, no home, and I was everything she had. However, just as I had predicted i n the beginning, she was not happy by my side. I still ended up hurting her. She was in a lot of pain in this marriage, experiencing a lot of pain that ordinary people would find unbearable. I often thought to myself, if not for me, she would be living her life with great happiness."

He looked at Quinn and let out a self-deprecating smile. "Quinn, I fell in love the first time I saw her. Otherwise, judging from how the Grants normally did things, did you think I wouldn't do everything I could t o snatch her back? Because I love her, I chose to restrain myself knowing that she would not be happy by my side."

"Theo, you..." Quinn was shocked.

"I admit that there's something wrong with the way I love someone. Plus, I'm responsible for taking care of Cindy, so I can't bring myself to leave her behind. That’s why I've continuously hurt Wanda all throughout this journey. For three years, I often wondered if I should just let her go, just like how it was in the beginning. If she wanted freedom, I'd give her freedom. However, I couldn't do it. Just like a wolf that’s ready to let go of the sheep. Not only did the sheep not run but it came toward the wolf. Having tasted sweetness for the first time, one would never think of letting go again."

I stood frozen in place with an indescribable aching in my heart. My gaze fell on the ring on his finger, which seemed to have never been taken off.