Theo's eyes lit up and he walked quickly into the corridor.
When he was upstairs and in front of my door, I looked at him. "Can you carry him for me while I look for the keys?”
Theo stretched out his right hand, which had been behind him the whole time. When I saw the bouquet i n his hand, I was stunned.
"A little gift for you," he said with a smile.
I pursed my lips and took the bouquet in his hand as h e took Munchkin from my arms.
After I took the keys from my backpack and unlocked the door, I walked into the house and placed the flowers on the shoe cabinet. When I saw how beautiful the flowers were, a smile appeared on my face.
He did not say goodbye to me when he left so I had a feeling that he would come back again. It was just that I did not expect he would come so soon.
The thing that scared people the most was dishonesty, and over the past three years, I had gradually learned t o be honest with myself. I admitted that at this moment, I was really happy.
I looked out of the window. It was getting late but the
moon was still bright.
"I'll carry him to his room to sleep," Theo said.
I nodded my head.
He carried Munchkin into his room and when he came out, his shirt was a little creased but he was still as handsome as ever.
"Do you mind if I stay the night?" he asked with a faint smile.
I lowered my eyes and did not answer him.
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