Aurora was taken aback, thinking she might have misheard. Her expression was one of confusion.

"What do you mean by compensation?" He had asked her for her number. Wasn't it because he wanted to contact her?

"You saved me, so I want to give you some money as compensation. You can leave now."

Theodore's expression was cold and devoid of warmth. His words were also filled with a lack of compassion.

He had said thank you, but his so-called gratitude was being expressed through money. Aurora felt that this man showed her no respect.

Noticing that he hadn't left, Theodore turned his head and glanced at her indifferently. "Is there anything else?"

"Mr. Spencer."

Aurora struggled to hold back her tears. She felt a bit wronged, but maintained a calm exterior.

She added, "I feel like you're humiliating me."

"I'm not humiliating you. Perhaps I misspoke.

insult her. He merely wanted to

still feel humiliated." Aurora smiled bitterly. "Do you think I came here just to ask you for money? Do you believe everyone is that greedy in your eyes? Or do men like you always see women this way, thinking they are all after

Theodore remained silent.

up the sticky note from the bedside that still had her number on

you my number after all. I didn't expect you to insult me like this. A simple thank you would have been enough. I don't need your gratitude or your money. If you must think of me as such

left after taking you to the hospital. If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have had to endure this

Aurora turned to leave.

taking a few steps, she stopped and said, "Although I'm very

know don't regret saving

trying to do by

died, everything would be lost, and your unfinished business will

tears, and

a minute," Theodore called out to

stopped. "Is

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