Aurora's heart pounded wildly, but she forced herself to appear calm, her expression resolute and righteous.

"Theo, my conscience is clear. But if you truly believe I did it, you can send me to prison. You can do whatever you want with me. As long as it makes you feel better, I'm willing to do anything for you."

Aurora knelt on the floor, holding his hands tightly.

"Theo, I know your grandmother's death has devastated both you and Rosalie. I don't mind being the one you vent your anger on. Do whatever you want. Even though I didn't do it, I'll confess to it once we get to the police station."

"Do you even know what you're saying?" Theodore asked.

Aurora smiled bitterly. "Of course, I know. Rosalie thinks I did it. Even though she has no proof, I understand that you don't want her to suffer. If...if I take the blame, it'll ease her pain, won't it? If she feels better, you'll feel better too. I'm willing to do this for you. But I hope that after I confess, you'll let Angie off the hook. She had nothing to do with this. I can bear the blame and go to prison, but Angie doesn't deserve to suffer."

Tears filled Aurora's eyes as she looked at him.

happy life. That's enough for me. Anyway, I know I'll lose you no matter what.

tears fell like raindrops, streaming down

Rosalie that you believe her, that it really was me. Maybe then the

long while, he let out a soft sigh. "Why would you do this? If you didn't do it, there's no need to admit to it." "Theo, don't you understand? I'm doing this for you. Don't you want to make things right with

delicate and pitiful, would stir

gently touched her

foolish. What can I

herself

and embraced her. "I'm sorry for

Rosalie was telling the truth. But seeing Aurora like

And if she

of this. Even though I

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