"I'm sorry, Theodore. I know I crossed the line."

She glanced at him timidly, with a pitiful expression on her face.

Theodore looked at her for a few seconds and then smiled gently again. He handed her a glass of warm water and said slowly, "Because of this accident, your heart surgery is delayed."

Helen was overjoyed upon hearing that, but she didn't dare to show it.

"That's too bad, I really want to have it as soon as possible."

Theodore didn't say anything and the ward fell into silence once again.

For the first time, Helen couldn't find something to talk about as usual. Maybe it was because she felt guilty.

“What did Marley say before she died?" Theodore suddenly asked.

Helen was taken aback by the question and she was shaking all over. Avoiding meeting Theodore's gaze, she said in a low voice, "Haven't we made a deal? Once my heart operation is over and I'm fully recovered, !'ll tell you everything. Isn't that the case, Theodore?"

The ward was once again plunged into deep silence. Smiling, Theodore looked at Helen and said nothing.

There was something about his smile that sent a deep chill in Helen's heart. It was a fear that had settled within her.

Helen knew Theodore very well and she knew he was never a kind person. She was aware of how horrifying his means were.

Yet, she couldn't help being infatuated with him. Even if he held the gun against her and threatened to kill her, she would still love him. Deep down, Helen knew that her feelings for Theodore would eventually lead to her demise, but even so, she couldn't let go of those feelings. It was like a moth flying towards the flame that would eventually consume it.

Helen's relationship with Marley was the reason that Helen had the confidence to behave like this towards Theodore in recent years. But how long could this situation last? She wasn't sure and therefore she was in a state of perpetual anxiety and fear of losing him. Her mind was like a very tensed string, which could break at any moment.

Ariana was the last obstacle in her way.

Helen loved Theodore so much and she couldn't stand other women getting close to him, let alone taking him away. So, she had to get Ariana out of Anderson family.

Theodore kept silent for a long time. On her part, Helen kept her head down and dared not look at him. She was afraid that he would see through her ambition and secret desire.

A good woman couldn't have any ambition or secret desire. According to Theodore's rules, she just needed to listen and obey.

After a while, Theodore finally chuckled and said, "Sorry, I'm too anxious. I would keep my promise and won't bother you about this anymore. You can tell me everything after your heart surgery.”

“Theodore, I will actively cooperate with the doctors and get the heart surgery done as soon as possible," Helen said, looking at Theodore timidly.