"Don't say that. I was worried and wanted to talk to you," he replied earnestly.
A bitter laugh escaped her lips. "I don't need your fake concern." She attempted to walk past him, but he instinctively reached out, grabbing her arm to stop her.
"I'm not faking," he insisted desperately. His eyes were filled with remorse, reflecting the pain he felt for pushing her away. "I was…"
"Really?" she sneered, cutting him short. The anger surged within her, drowning out any lingering affection. "You left me alone in the hospital. Is this how you take care of me? Your mistress bullied me, said hurtful things to me, and tried to slap me. But you supported her. You left with her, not bothering to check if I was okay."
Theodore's heart sank further with each of Bella's cutting words. He knew he had failed her, allowing Gina to stir up trouble and not doing anything to stand up for his wife. Now, he was facing the consequences of his inaction.
