'You are a coward.'
Aileen's accusation echoed in Theodore's ears and left the man feeling full blown rage for a moment. His eyes flashed eerily as he stared at Aileen who was moving away from his embrace.
Theodore didn't even try to pull Aileen back into his arms and stood still in his place. This time he made no effort to calm Aileen's uneasiness and irritation at all.
Meanwhile, Aileen was still unaware of Theodore's reaction and was still trying to maintain her pretense. Even now, her eyes were filled to the brim as tear drops fell down her cheeks one by one.
A scene that used to melt Theodore's heart and usually make him give Aileen everything what she wanted, but it didn't seem like it was the case now, because right at this moment, what occupied Theodore's thoughts were the uncertain feelings he felt when he saw Aileen in her current state.
There were some things that have changed between him and Aileen that he was now aware of.
