Chapter 24

They soon made arrangements for Nadia to move into Theodore's place. She also found the time to explain to him about what happened between her and Caesar. Pain filled his gaze when she spoke about the grievances she had to endure for the past 10 years. "I'm sorry, Nadia. It's because I failed to protect you that they had the chance to hurt you. I'll stay by your side from now on, and I'll make sure they never get the chance to hurt you anymore," Theodore said. He was almost bursting with jealousy when Nadia mentioned how she almost had a wedding twice with Caesar. However, he started chuckling upon further consideration. "It's okay. One wedding between us is worth a thousand with anyone else. I'm still your beloved husband anyway—" Theodore eventually hugged her and spoke sadly, "In the past, I've always wanted you to live a long life, Nadia. But after hearing what you've told me, I've suddenly changed my mind. I'm not afraid of dying, but I can't bear the thought of you suffering.