Chapter 39: In Which He Deletes the Blackmail Message

"You have to stop punishing yourself, babe."

Aurora lifted her gaze in surprise. After hearing all that, why did he still call her that? She'd just lied to him again! Worst, she'd just confessed to committing a crime! Shouldn't he hate her?

The gentleness in his voice triggered her emotions. She doesn't deserve him. Her view started to blur.

Theo grabbed those small shoulders and turned her around, but she looked away.

"I understand if you want to end this," her defeated voice muttered. She remembered how furious he had been the last time. He'd probably never forgive her this time.

Theo sighed, "Babe, you've got to be fair to me and stop deciding on everything in our relationship."

Her moistened eyes flew to his striking face. She blinked to clear her view and searched his features with a puzzled look.

"Aren't you mad at me?"

"Yes, I am," Theo breathed. He was frustrated.

"Then we should break up."

Theo gritted his teeth, "You want to break up with me?"