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?"

voice began to crack

say something! Are

pick you up. Come over," Theodore

her heart.

eager to see Theodore

lowered his gaze and said calmly, "Alright then. I'm

that, he hung up

Aurora froze in place.

this? She had expected him to insist on sending someone to pick her up. Did he really feel at ease letting her come alone so late at

it for long. She grabbed her coat and prepared to

call and wanted to go

requested. How could she bring Angie along

cab and

entered. She followed the faint light along the corridor, feeling

you inside?" she called

Theodore's voice drifted from the

that moment, the lights suddenly turned

She quickly ran over.

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