Fred smiled but did not say anything else.
Theo took the initiative to pour him a glass of wine, his voice faint yet attractive. "Thanks for taking care o f her all these years.”
I had never told anyone about the relationship between Theo and me. Although Fred suspected it, he had always been a gentleman about it and would not ask if I did not say.
Now that Theo had cleared the air, he knew what was going on.
After a few glasses of wine, the conversation and atmosphere warmed up. Both men seemed to have quite a lot in common.
Theo was a business elite in Whaldorf City. If he was said to only be hiding his light under a bushel during his time in Salt City, then being in Whaldorf City was the time he showed off all those capabilities.
In the three years I was away, he had turned Grant Corporation into a leading company in Whaldorf City. Its status was unparalleled, and he became the most striking presence in the whole of Whaldorf City.
A person like that did not only stand out among the ladies as he was equally admired by the men.
Munchkin was soon tired after eating. I brought him t o his bedroom to sleep, and when I came out, I saw both men sitting together watching television. They were not talking about anything else.
Tiana was also sleepy, so when Fred saw me coming out, he picked Tiana up and prepared to bid farewell.
When the pair left, Theo got up to clean the table and I helped him.
"You've changed a lot, Theo." I put the cutleries in the sink. "How should I put this? You’re more dependable and charming now."
He looked at me. "You’ve changed too. You’re gentler and more beautiful now."
Were we flattering each other?
I burst out laughing.
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