Theo's worried voice sounded from outside the door.
I did not really want to respond to him at this moment, but I had to, "I’m fine. I'm taking a shower now."
With that said, I turned on the shower.
I heard nothing more from outside the door with the shower, and silence returned.
I admitted that I was being hypocritical. I was just sulking here even when nothing had been decided, but I also had my reasons. I was furious with Theo's dishonesty.
Why did he not explain if it was nothing?
Yet no matter how much I thought about it, I could not think of anything that required the two of them to be alone with one another. Was it a partnership proposal?
What was it about a partnership that could not be discussed, though?
My mind was in shambles. I did not want to think about this anymore.
Standing under the shower, I tried to wash away all my worries.
Theo was still working on his tablet when I came out. He was smiling with a look of tranquility when he looked at me. I lowered my head and climbed onto the bed. "Go and wash up."
"Alright.”
He planted a kiss on my forehead, then grabbed his clothes and went to the bathroom.
Theo's back was tall and dark as usual. I turned away after the door closed and looked up at the ceiling, taking in a deep breath.
He must have his reasons for not telling me. It would make him feel bad if I kept pushing.
He would tell me when the time was right.
This was what I thought.
I did not know when Theo came out. I just knew that I fell asleep very quickly, and when I woke up, it was already the next day.
The spot next to me was empty and cool to the touch. He had obviously been away for a long time.
I got out of bed as well, washed up, and went downstairs.
"Madam, it’s time for breakfast."
"How was he today?"
I did not need to say more. Caroline understood who I was referring to and what I was asking about.
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