The Woman From Hell novel (Wanda and Theo) novel Chapter 85

I looked at him, not knowing what he meant by that.

"I've always thought of it as my responsibility and didn’t know that my actions would hurt you. From now on, stay with me, okay?" He stared at me with a glimmer in his eyes while waiting for my answer.

"Okay." I nodded gently. I did not know what he wanted to do, but his demeanor made it hard for me to refuse.

He got up and tried to hold me but I rejected him and insisted on walking on my own. He took my shoulder and we went downstairs together.

Downstairs, Cindy had changed into a princess nightgown and was sitting on the sofa, pouting and sulking. Sitting beside her and softly comforting her was Zedd, who had arrived some time ago.

Theo held me and we both sat down on the other end o f the couch.

Cindy stood up and dragged Theo's hand off my shoulder while saying with tears in her eyes, "I was wrong, Theowy. I shouldn’t have come over in the middle of the night to disturb you, but I was really scared to be alone. Please don't be angry.”

She cried her heart out as her tears streamed down

like broken beads.

Theo’s cold and dark profile softened as the chill in his eyes dispersed. He did not say a word.

I let out a wry smile. It turned out that Theo did not really mean it when he said that he wanted to 'talk'. H e was not able to get rid of Cindy, after all.

After a very long time, he said, "It's late, Cindy. You should go back with Zedd first." His voice was deep and low. There was a hint of displeasure in his tone.

“Don't you want me anymore, Theowy? My parents aren't around anymore and you’re the only one I have left in this world. If you don't want me too, then all I have left waiting for me is death.”

"Hah!" I could not stand it anymore and sneered.

"What are you sneering at, Wanda Lane? It's all your fault. If you hadn't guilt-tripped Theowy with your child, he wouldn't be entertaining you now at all. You shameless woman! You've resorted to all kinds of threats and are really smug now, aren't you?"

Refusing to look at them, I said in a deep voice, "This i s my house. Please leave or I'll call the police to report you for trespassing."

Cindy froze after hearing what I said and cried even louder. "Theowy, Wanda-"

"That's enough," Theo said. His tone was a little angry. "It's very late now. We can talk tomorrow. Send her back first, Zedd..."

I was in an irritable mood and turned around to go upstairs while ignoring them.

When I got back to my room, I curled up in my bed with a barren heart, feeling like everything had lost its meaning. I pulled out my phone to text Cecilia: [I think I'm sick.]

I had been on an emotional rollercoaster during this period, getting furious even when I slept. I had been trying my best to fix it, thinking that everything would be okay if I could control my emotions.

However, after having an emotional outburst tonight, I knew that I might be sick again.