He always behaved submissively when I did that to him. No matter how I yelled at him, he would remain silent. After I was done throwing a tantrum, he would come over to hug me and butter me up.
After a few times, I lost interest in throwing a tantrum at him.
During the weekend, Theo said he wanted to bring me out for a walk but I used my swollen ankles as an excuse to stay in bed. He could only leave me be and accompany me in bed while he watched a movie to kill time.
Miss Woods had gone back to visit her grandson.
There was no one downstairs, and the doorbell kept ringing.
Theo sat up on the bed. "It must be the courier. I bought your favorite fruits. Come down and have some."
I got up and went into the bathroom to wash myself u p. I was ready to go downstairs to eat something and have a walk in the yard with Theo afterward. Every afternoon, my legs would be badly swollen.
After I got out of the bathroom, I could vaguely hear sobbing noises coming from downstairs.
I got curious and took a step down the stairs.
I stood on the stairs and saw Cindy, who was sitting o n the living room’s sofa.
It had been a long time since I saw her. She was wearing another white dress, looking just like a princess. She looked alluring and elegant.
It was just that I had no idea why she was crying so hard. Her delicate makeup was completely ruined. She looked like a mess.
I took a step back. I was not planning to go down anymore. It would be better if I behaved myself and stayed upstairs.
"Your favorite grapes are ready. Come down and eat." Who would have known that Theo would call out to m e?
It was strange. He had his back to me, so how did he know I was on the stairs?
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