I thought of escaping after I said that, but Theo pulled me back and said, "Wait, let's get this straight first."
I held back my laughter and replied," There’s an old saying in my hometown,' never speak twice about something good'."
I tried to brush him off and escape, but Theo grabbed my hand and pinned me to the wall beside the closet.
"If you’re complaining about me for being talkative, then find a way to shut me up," said Theo. He slowly leaned in. I could feel his breath against my neck. I could feel my body heating up, and I could not help but cast my eyes down.
"Theo..." I gently called his name to ask for his forgiveness, but it was too late.
He tilted his head and pressed his lips against mine. At that moment, my body was trembling as though an electric current was flowing through my body.
I did not know how long we had been kissing. It was until I was out of breath that only Theo was willing to let me go.
I was surprised. Theo's body was burning just now, but he was willing to let me go
Then, he whispered to me in my ears. He lowered his voice and said, "I'll let you go tonight. Rest earlier. I'll bring you for a check-up tomorrow.”
I was startled for a moment and asked, ‘ What check-up?"
"You've been back for quite some time, but you haven't gone for prenatal care checkups yet," replied Theo as he tucked my messy hair behind my ears.
That was when I remembered about prenatal check-ups. I could not help but scratch my head. How could I forget such an important thing?
"Get some rest. I'm going for a shower. I’ll be back soon," Theo walked into the bathroom.
I knew his habits, and I knew it must be difficult for him to suppress his desires in such a situation. However, he kept himself under control and did not take things to another level just for tomorrow’s prenatal check-up. I felt grateful for that.
I also knew that it would be better for me not to show up in front of him now.
"Miss, you can’t do that to yourself. Your ankle injury hasn’t fully healed yet. If you insist on practicing to walk now, it’ll become even more serious!"
"Leave me alone. Didn't you hear what the doctor said? It'll heal faster if I exercise more. I need to get well as soon as possible!"
I knew who it was when I heard that person's voice. I lifted my head and shot a glance at Theo, who was standing beside me.
Theo looked at her from behind with an expressionless face.
At this moment, the patient who was practicing how to walk had reached the end of the handrail. She had no choice but to turn around. That was when she noticed us standing not far away from her.
"Theowy?” She unconsciously called Theo's name. Then, she shifted her gaze and looked at me. The look in her eyes began to become complicated.
She wanted to pretend that she was fine, but the hospital gown on her and the nurse beside her had betrayed her. Tears welled up in her eyes uncontrollably when she realized that. However, she tried her best not to let a single teardrop roll down her cheeks.
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