Chapter 22

After spending some time with Theodore, Wendy's mood had lifted a great deal. Theodore would take her to concerts, bring her to outdoor music festivals, and sit on the grass and strum folk tunes while the sunset painted the sky orange. For the first time, Wendy felt what it was like to be loved. These small, thoughtful gestures were like a warm flow of water that slowly softened her once cold heart. Wendy couldn't help looking forward to what a future with Theodore might be like. … One evening, the sky outside had already grown dark when Wendy was finishing up at the restaurant. Just then, Theodore came in and sat across from her at the table. He had brought her something to eat. They chatted for a while, and suddenly, Wendy blurted out, "You know… You're not that young anymore. Have you ever thought about getting married?" The moment those words landed, she regretted them. She was being too forward, like she was probing into his private life. She hurried to lower her head, lif