Semua Bab Why the Crocodile Tears?: Bab 231 - Bab 240

Jenny walked into the room. Upon seeing the scene, she couldn't help but smile with a sense of contentment.It felt as if everything had returned to the way it was before, perhaps even more heartwarming than before."Mrs. Sinclair, breakfast is ready.""Okay." Anathea finished up her morning routine and headed downstairs with Xander.The table was set with a delicate breakfast spread, but there were only two sets of utensils."Mr. Sinclair left early this morning and didn't have breakfast," Bella explained.Anathea nodded, acknowledging the information. She wasn't going to ask anyway.Xander quickly finished his breakfast. As the driver arrived to take him to school, he reluctantly took Anathea's hand. "I want Mom to take me to school!"Anathea paused, then looked at Xander.Just recently, he'd thought she was unfit to be seen with him, so he'd asked the driver to take him instead.But now, he was holding her hand with both of his, shaking it and acting cute. "I want to stay

The guests continued to gossip, "No wonder Mr. Sinclair treats Ms. Whitman so well. They grew up together, and Madam Eleanor likes her too. But then why did he marry someone else?""I don't know," another guest replied, "but I'm sure Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair have been just putting on a show for a while now. It's only a matter of time before they divorce. Just look at today. Mr. Sinclair hasn't left Ms. Whitman's side, and Mrs. Sinclair is nowhere in sight."Theo overheard the whispers. Frowning, he looked toward Gregory, who was seated not far away with Natalie. With a glass of wine in hand, he walked over."It's a Sinclair family party, and you didn't bring your wife?" he asked casually. "Don't tell me you think she isn't worthy of attending?"Gregory didn't reply. He swirled his wine glass and took a sip."Don't say that, Theo. I already asked Greg to invite Ms. Jacobson," Natalie quickly cut in to smooth things over.But when she heard Theo calling Anathea Gregory's wife, a flick

When Wesley said those words, he'd spoken with full confidence. And it turned out to be true.Gregory had witnessed Olivia quickly staking her claim when she saw Wesley close to another woman. So, he tried using Wesley's method on Anathea.He wanted to see her react like Olivia did. He wanted her to get upset when he favored Natalie and not remain as cold and indifferent as she was being now, like she didn't care at all.But Gregory had overestimated Anathea's feelings toward him.Anathea showed no response to their public display of affection. She remained impassive, so much so that when Gregory and Natalie stood up to dance, she gracefully stepped aside to give them space.Gregory frowned."Greg, let's go," Natalie said with a smile as she looped her arm through his.Gregory stared at Anathea. When he noticed her unaffected demeanor, his gaze turned cold. He wanted to see how long Anathea could keep up this indifference."Let's go." Gregory rested his hand on Natalie's.Nata

At that moment, a soft violin melody began to drift through the air. Coincidentally, it was one of Anathea's favorites.A flicker of emotion stirred in Anathea's eyes.Years ago, she'd spent hours practicing the waltz to this very tune, dreaming that one day she'd dance to it with Gregory. She'd hoped that he might fall for her when he saw her moving with grace and elegance.And yet, by the time she'd gone from a hopeless beginner to someone who could glide confidently across the center of the floor, she realized she'd never gotten the chance to dance with Gregory.Back then, Gregory wouldn't dance with Anathea. And even now, he wouldn't dance with Mrs. Sinclair either.Out of the corner of her eye, Anathea caught a glimpse of Gregory dancing with Natalie. She looked down, hiding her expression.She'd thought all the effort she put into learning to dance had been for nothing. But then Theo had shown up, speaking in his usual exaggerated manner and inviting her to dance. His reaso

Theo froze for a second, suddenly realizing that Anathea was now in his arms. He didn't know what to do, but his grip on her hand tightened instinctively, as if he didn't want her to leave."Theo, let go."Anathea didn't look pleased and tried to step back.But Theo, as if driven by something beyond reason, didn't release her. Instead, the hand around her waist tightened as he pulled her in closer.Her forehead bumped into his chest. The faint scent of neroli wrapped around her, making her pause.But Theo's impulsive action was all it took to spark the fire.Anathea looked up and saw Gregory storming toward them with blazing eyes. Before she could say anything, he grabbed her free wrist and yanked her out of Theo's arms.Yet, Theo held on. Now Anathea was stuck between the two of them, one man gripping each hand. She frowned deeply and tried to wrench her hands away, but neither man budged."Theo, what the hell are you doing?" Gregory's voice was sharp as ice as he glared at Th