Theodore sat alone in the hall, a solitary figure in the emptiness.

When Rebecca was alive, the place was filled with laughter and cheer, but now it was just him.

He sat desolately on the carpet, clutching his head. His face was pale. A complex web of emotions surged within him, making it hard for him to breathe.

With trembling hands, Theodore took out his phone from his pocket and dialed a number.

The call connected quickly.

"Hello, Theodore."

It was Aurora's voice.

However, Theodore didn't say a word.

Aurora sounded concerned.

"What's wrong? Is something the matter? Theo, are you okay? Theo, if you have something on your mind, you can tell me. I'll listen. Please don't stay silent, alright? You called me for a reason. Tell me what's going on. Don't make me worry, okay?"

began to

something! Are

you

asked, a burst of joy lighting up her heart. "I'll come right

to see Theodore as soon as

his gaze and said calmly,

hung up

Aurora froze in place.

expected him to insist on sending someone to pick her up. Did he really feel at ease

She grabbed her coat

call and wanted to go with

This was a late-night visit Theodore had requested. How could she bring Angie along to act as a

a cab and arrived at Rebecca's

she entered. She followed the faint light along the corridor, feeling a little

inside?" she called

Theodore's voice drifted from the

the lights suddenly turned on, illuminating the grand

quickly ran over. "Theo, why are

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