Chapter 108: The secret
Theodore’s mind was in a mess. The disquieting truth gnawed at his conscience. If he felt this disturbed, Bella would be utterly shattered by the revelation. The idea of revealing it to her felt unbearable.
He wrestled with the decision. ’No...it’s better the truth remained hidden from her,’ he decided, resolving to keep the matter from reaching her ears. He would do whatever it took to ensure that no one brought it up in her presence.
With a deep breath, Theodore pulled his phone from his coat pocket and dialed Bella’s number. The call connected quickly, and her familiar, soothing voice greeted him.
"Hello?"
A faint smile tugged at Theodore’s lips despite his inner turmoil. "Are you still at the hospital?" he asked.
"No, I came with Bridget and Joe. Right now, I am at their place."
"Stay there. I’m coming." He ended the call and turned to his driver. "Take me to Bridget’s apartment," he instructed.
As the car pulled away, Theodore stared out the window, his mind still racing with the implications of what he was about to do.
Several minutes later, Bella received Theodore’s call, asking her to come out. With a quick goodbye to Bridget and Joe, Bella left the house. A wide grin bloomed on her face as she spotted the familiar car parked on the side of the road.
She practically skipped over, flinging open the back seat door and slipping inside. Her smile widened further, crinkling the corners of her eyes.