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.

all I want is for you to have a happy life. That's enough for me. Anyway, I know I'll lose you no matter what. When you broke up

like raindrops, streaming down her

you believe her,

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 Rosalie? You can't fool me, and you can't fool yourself. I'm willing to help you reconcile with her, even if it ruins my life. Because

tear-streaked face, so delicate and pitiful, would stir sympathy

raised a hand and gently touched

foolish. What can I do?

the only one I see." She threw herself into his arms and

out a soft sigh and

that maybe Rosalie was telling the truth. But seeing Aurora like this, he couldn't bear

believed that Aurora loved him. And if she loved him, how could she

of this. Even though I trust that it wasn't

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