Chapter 111 Is Everything Even Now

Isabella curled up in Theodore's arms, shrinking into the crook of his elbow. Wrapped in his familiar scent, she finally felt safe and steady. "Theodore, is everything even now?" she asked in a tiny voice that was barely above a whisper. Theodore froze mid-step and looked down. He couldn't see her face clearly, but he knew she had to be hurt, scared, and crying. His chest tightened as if a thousand needles had pierced it. He hoisted her up a little, buried his face in her hair, and kissed her gently. "It's all even now," he said. "From now on, I owe you. Bella, since you've helped me repay Queenie's debt, let me spend the rest of my life repaying you, okay?" Isabella blinked at his hoarse voice, then looked up slowly. When she saw that his eyes were rimmed red, she froze. Was he… crying? He was crying. Why was he crying? Was it because he had to cut ties with Queenie? "Theodore, are you reluctant to let Queenie go?" she asked. He shook his head. "She did something wrong and dese