Chapter 33
But after a moment of thought, considering that Eliana had at least made the effort to bring food, Theodore grudgingly decided to change his mind and let her in.
However, when he opened the door, it wasn’t Eliana standing outside,
Anthony waved his hand. “Hey, Theodore, Good evening.”
“Anthony?” Theodore’s expression turned dark word, he grabbed Anthony by the collar and shoved him hard
against the hallway wall. “What the hell are you up to?”
In the process, Theodore’s foot landed squarely on the food tray Eliana had les
the floor, spilling everything.
at the door. The dishes toppled, clattering to
Anthony winced as his back slammed into the wall, pain shooting up his spine, but his voice trembled with exhilaration. “Wait, dude, you actually stepped out of that room?”
Theodore froze for a moment. Anthony continued to ask, his eyes glinting, “It’s been two years, Who made this miracle happen? Was it me or her? Or Eliana?”
At the mention of “her“, Theodore snapped back to himself. “You’re engaged to Alice, so why are you still showing goodness toward Eliana?”
Anthony savored the torment etched on Theodore’s face and smiled, “You didn’t see her look. That helpless look is so much
ke the one Alice wore when she first learned you were blind. I couldn’t help but want to take care of her,”
TUP, Theodore roared. The sickeningly suggestive tone in Anthony’s voice made his stomach turn.
ony’s smile deepened. “Why are you so angry, man? Are you afraid Eliana will walk away from you and straight into my ms like Alice?”
As the past surged up, images of Alice and Eliana began to blur into one in Theodore’s mind. A stabbing ache bloomed in his skull.
Just then, Anthony caught a glimpse of Eliana stepping out of the guest room. His voice dropped to a whisper, laced with venomous satisfaction. “You never once looked me in the eye. And now, just when I’ve finally gotten the upper hand, you’re blind.
“If only you could see how well I’m doing now. But it doesn’t matter, You were cruel to me, but I’ll be kind to you. Whether it’s Alice or Eliana, I’ll take good care of them for you.”
Then, a loud crack split the air, followed by Eliana’s scream.
She hadn’t expected that in the short time she went to the bathroom, Theodore would punch Anthony.
When Anthony staggered up from the floor, his left cheek was shockingly swollen, and an angry bruise was already forming.
Theodore turned his head at the sound of her scream. Eliana was standing behind them, her eyes wide in panic. She stammered, “You… You guys…
At that very moment, Theodore realized he had walked right into Anthony’s trap.
He clenched his fists, thinking, ‘I must look scary right now. Or she won’t stare at me like that‘
Anthony gave a pitiful smile and said, “Eliana, take care of Theodore, would you? His emotions seem unstable now.”
With that, he turned around and slowly walked away, leaving behind a stunned and speechless Eliana.
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Eliana cried inwardly, ‘Wait, did Anthony seriously just leave me alone with Theodore in this state? What am I supposed to do? Face a ticking time bomb by myself?”
She watched Anthony’s figure, her face contorting in dismay. Just then, Theodore let out a cold snort and turned back into his room, slamming the door.
The loud bang made Eliana shudder. Her
eyes
drifted to the ruined meal scattered on the floor. Then she recalled the brutal
swelling on Anthony’s face.
Rubbing her nose, she thought, ‘Maybe I should steer clear of him for a while. No need to add fuel to the fire right now.’
Rubbing her nose, she thought, ‘Maybe I s
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