Love Me Or Leave Me

CHAPTER 116

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“Mr. Edwards, you and my sister have been divorced. There’s no need for you to see her anymore, and it’s best if you don’t come looking for her again,” Bryce said coldly.

Theodore was anxious. “Bryce, there were many misunderstandings in the past. Rebecca really likes me. She divorced me out of anger. Let me in. I’ll explain everything to her. She will forgive me. I know she will.”

As Theodore spoke, he suddenly remembered something and hurriedly added, “Right, about Janet, I can explain that too. Nothing ever happened between me and her. Her child isn’t mine. I never betrayed Rebecca or our marriage.”

“Get lost!” Bryce cut him off bluntly, issuing an unmistakable command for him to leave.

In the next moment, Bryce turned to go back inside.

Theodore was desperate and grabbed Bryce’s arm.

But Bryce had trained for situations like this. He swiftly turned, performed a reverse takedown, and threw Theodore over his shoulder on the ground instantly.

He released Theodore immediately, clearly disgusted.

“Don’t bring up the past anymore. No matter what, my sister has nothing to do with you or your family now. If you have any sense, go home and stay there. Stop thinking about my sister. If I catch you again, I won’t let you off so easily,” Bryce warned sternly.

With that, Bryce turned and walked into the house without another glance at Theodore.

“Bryce!” Theodore scrambled to his feet, desperate. “I messed up in the past. I really understand where I went wrong now. I hurt Rebecca, but I’m ready to make things right, I’ll apologize to her. We still love each other.”

Without a second thought, Bryce grabbed a broom from the corner. He swung the handle with all his might, striking Theodore’s calf.

The blow sent him several steps backward, just enough to push him out of Carter Villa.

Bryce drew an imaginary line in the dirt with the broom handle. “Take a good look. Inside this line is the Carters‘ territory. Don’t step in again, or don’t blame me for what happens.”

Terrified, Theodore stumbled back even further. The pain and his past dealings with the Carter family had taught him that Bryce’s threats were never empty. If he said he’d hit, he meant it.

Seeing that Theodore had the sense to back off, Bryce snorted and turned to go back inside.

Theodore’s face twisted with frustration. He wanted to leave but couldn’t bring himself to walk away.

By the time Patrick returned from work, it was already dark. As he stepped out of his car, he noticed a familiar figure standing under the streetlight by the gate. It was Theodore.

Disgusted, Patrick spat on the ground and went inside without glancing at Theodore.

Theodore stood at the gate for a long time, long enough for his legs to go numb. It gradually dawned on him. Rebecca was genuinely furious this time and didn’t want to see him.

Wed,

he held into the trash and walked away

Just as he stepped into his own house, his phone rang: The called D showed it was Michael,

Theodore hesitated for a moment before answering the call:

“Theodore? How did it go? Did you make up with Rebecca?” Michel’s voice came through the phone.

“Have Rebecca bring the kids to Edwards Manor tomorrow. You grandparents want to see them; Michael cominued.

“No,” Theodore replied, his voice low and weary,

“What?” Michael was puzzled. “What do you mean?”

Theodore felt a surge of frustration. If it weren’t for Michael constantly interfering, would things with Rebecca have gotten

this bad?

“She’s still angry. It might take some time before we can reconci” Theodore said.

There was a patise on the other end of the line before Michael spoke again. “Hmm, that’s to be expected. Women can be temperamental, like your mother. She often got angry over nothing. And

now that Rebecca has the Carters backing her, it’s normal for her to feel more assertive.

“Just be patient with her. Spend some time making her happy. By her flowers, jewelry, and handbags, She’ll come around in a few days. And don’t forget to clear up the misunderstanding about Janet’s child not being yours”

Theodore nodded, his voice still subdued. “Okay”

Michael thought momentarily before adding, “And as for Jenny,ven though you’ll be with Rebecca, it’s best not to offend the Smith family. Find a way to soothe Jenny. Don’t let her be to upset”

Theodore frowned, “I’ll explain to her”

There was no future between him and Jenny. He never had feelings for her.

“Good, as long as you’ve got it under control. You can handle the details yourself. But don’t drag things out with Rebecca. Try to make up and get the marriage license soon. It’ll put everyone at ease,

“If she’s really upset, take a few days off work to be with her. The benefits of being with the Carter family far outweigh a few extra days at work. It’s not like you’ll make a fortune in a day or two, Michael continued to patiently advise his son.

Theodore nodded. “Alright,”

Meanwhile, in Hivalis,

Stacey woke up. She got up, tidied herself, and then carried Kev downstairs,

Lily was still asleep, and Stacey didn’t want to wake her.

Adrian was watching a legal program on TV downstairs. Hearing the noise from the stairs, he quickly stood up.

He walked over, took Kev from her, and asked with concern, “Marning. Are you hungry? Should I ask the housekeeper to make you something to eat?

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Stacey shook her head. That’s fine. Is Mom still asleep?”

Adrian nodded. “Yes”

Stacey didn’t know what to do next.

Adrian thought for a moment and then suggested. “You could go outside and have a look around. Our garden is quite nice.”

Stacey considered it but then remembered Lily. She was a bit worried. “Maybe I’ll wait for a bit. Lily should be waking up soon. I’ll go after she wakes up

Adrian was taken aback but then nodded. “That works, too.”

Stacey sat in the living room, watching TV with her brother.

Adrian silently handed her the remote.

Stacey shook her head. “It’s okay. This is fine.”

Adrian chuckled, “Why are you treating me like a guest?”

Stacey sighed, “Aren’t you the one doing that, Adrian?”

Adrian paused, then quietly took back the remote. “Alright, from now on, I won’t treat you like a guest. Watch whatever you want. Don’t worry about me.”

“Okay,” Stacey agreed.