Chapter 229

It wasn't just Ryan—everyone nearby had crept closer, eager to watch the drama unfold. At first, they'd thought Theodore had really stepped in it. The whole place figured that fierce woman would tear him a new one, and they all kind of sympathized, but mainly? They just wanted a front-row seat to the chaos. No one wanted to get dragged into it, after all. But what did they end up seeing instead? Sure, Lydia Bond had blown up at first... but then her whole vibe flipped. She didn't lash out at him—she actually turned nice. As in, "soft voice, gentle eyes" kind of nice. Then came the kicker—she straight-up confessed her feelings to him. Like, seriously? Everyone watching was stunned. Was this some kind of plot twist? But the more they looked at Theodore, with that face, that figure, and the confidence practically oozing off him, the more they got it. A guy like that landing someone like Lydia? Yeah, not that wild after all. Still, no one had seen him around before. A man that attractive?