Theo receded as though his body was out of strength after hearing what Rachel said. While he did, Caleb quickly grabbed Rachel and walked past him before leaving altogether.
All the time, Theo’s eyes had been focused on Rachel, but she never once turned to look at him . not even once.
His heart felt so crushed like it had been slammed by a heavy hammer.
Looking at how dreadful Theo was, Joshua and Luna looked at each other. Just when they were about to walk over, a small figure dashed over before them.
It was Neil.
The boy reached out and grabbed Theo's hand. "Don't be sad, Uncle Theo. You still have me."
The young-sounding voice startled Theo, making him look down unconsciously.
Neil, in return, looked at him with clear doe eyes.
"Uncle Theo, Mommy had told me what happened between you and Aunt Rachel. I know you were wrong, but you still have a chance to save your relationship before Aunt Rachel gets married. Don't give up so easily," he spoke, all while he grabbed Theo's hand tightly. "All of us will help you, just like when you helped me when I lost my memory.”
When Neil lost his memory, Theo believed wholeheartedly that Neil would get better. That was why he endured being with Aura, endured all the whippings she gave him.
It had been more than a year since the incident, but every time Neil thought of it, his heart still ached. He felt sorry for Theo-sorry that Theo had to endure the pain. At the same time, he respected his determination and persistence.
A man like Theo should not be defeated easily. He was just lost at the moment.
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