Farewell to Love: The CEO's Desperate Chase novel Chapter 598

Tyler was still kneeling.

His head was bowed, and his coffeers soaked the ground in front of him.

Just as Emilia and Theodore were about to leave the coffee room.

Tyler suddenly spoke. "Make me your second choice."

"When he's not around to take care of you, let me do it... let me stay by your side."

He looked up at their retreating backs.

He couldn't lose her.

Even if she was going to be with Theodore.

As long as she left a small space for him in her heart, he was willing.

"Even if it's just out of pity," Tyler said.

Theodore paused for a moment and glanced back at Tyler.

Was he asking to share Emilia with him?

To be her man on the side, without any official claim?

Of course, Theodore wasn't willing.

He averted his gaze and looked at Emilia.

But Emilia didn't say anything. She glanced up at Theodore, then led him out of the coffee room.

She didn't spare Tyler a single look.

As the door to the coffee room closed, Tyler collapsed onto the floor.

He stared at the closed door, laughing and crying, completely broken.

She wouldn't even have him as a second choice?

The shadows of the trees outside fell across him as he closed his eyes in agony.

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Theodore escorted Emilia back to the car.

They settled into the back seat, and the driver began the journey back to Glenn Manor.

Feeling weary, Emilia leaned back and closed her eyes to rest.

Theodore watched her, looking like he wanted to say something but held back.

He was worried.

He knew Tyler had once been very good to her.

He knew they had seven years of history, something he couldn't compete with.

They had even had two children together.

He worried she might have a change of heart and agree to Tyler's proposal.

His own desires had grown over time.

Years ago, just being able to watch her was enough.

Theodore looked at her earnestly and said, "I'm always afraid that you don't like me as much."

"I'm afraid I can't compete with your seven years."

"I'm jealous of him."

Looking into Theodore's serious eyes, Emilia was taken aback for a moment.

She could feel his insecurity.

After a moment's thought, Emilia took his hand and placed it over her heart on the left side of her chest.

Then, she leaned in and kissed his lips.

Theodore kissed her back, and they stayed like that for a long moment before separating.

He looked at her, not understanding what she meant.

Emilia smiled and patted the hand that rested on her heart.

"Can you feel my heartbeat?" she asked.

"He and I are over," she said. "Theodore, it's you and me now."

The tension in Theodore's gaze dissolved.

He pulled Emilia into an embrace and kissed her.

The car continued its journey toward Glenn Manor.

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