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

say something! Are you

have someone pick you

up her heart. "I'll come right away. I can grab a cab; you don't need to send

see Theodore as soon

said calmly,

that, he hung up the

Aurora froze in place.

do 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

She

the call and wanted

visit Theodore had requested. How could she bring Angie along to

and arrived at

entered. She followed the

are you inside?" she called

here." Theodore's voice drifted from

moment, the lights suddenly turned on, illuminating the

quickly ran over. "Theo, why are you

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