"Wait until I get discharged and go home." Theo kissed my forehead.
I pursed my lips and raised my head, saying, "Let's not wait till then. Let's do it now."
I did not expect myself to be so passionate one day. Perhaps I was moved by the fact that he stabbed himself with a knife and that gave me a great sense of security.
Theo thought I was joking and simply laughed, not taking me seriously.
I kissed his lips with a frown, then moved to his neck.
Theo sighed helplessly. "Do you feel bad about it?"
I nodded. "Don’t do hurtful things like that to yourself anymore, Theo. I'm not worth it."
Everyone deserved to be punished for the sins they committed. I should be paying the price for my actions, not someone else.
Why should someone else have to bear the cost of the mistake I made?
"It doesn't matter whether it's worth it or not."
Theo stroked my head and spoke with a tender tone.
"I only know that you're my wife and I’m your husband. I'm the family's pillar of strength and an umbrella. I should be protecting you. I’ll also pay for all your actions."
Tears welled up in my eyes and I had a strong urge to cry.
Theo then consoled me for a while more before he fell asleep.
I disliked the hospital, so I did not manage to sleep well and woke up a few times at night.
I would wake up with a start from a bad dream. I would dream of Theo lying on the ground covered in blood, giving me his last words. It was just like Matthew before he died.
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