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

say something! Are

someone pick you up. Come over," Theodore

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

eager to see Theodore as

and said calmly, "Alright then. I'm at

that, he hung up the

Aurora froze in place.

on sending someone to pick her up. Did he

on it for long. She

overheard the call and wanted to

had requested. How could

a cab and arrived at

followed the faint light along

inside?" she called

here." Theodore's voice drifted from the

lights suddenly turned on, illuminating the grand

She quickly ran over. "Theo, why are you

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