Chapter 55

Theodore tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. Thinking about what Rose had said to him before she left made him feel like there was a gaping hole in his chest. The various complex emotions running through him left him feeling restless.

He got out of bed and approached Rosalie's room door. After hesitating for a while, he lightly knocked on the door.

"Rose, are you asleep?"

He received only silence as a reply. It was already late, so she should be asleep by now. He turned to leave, but felt uneasy, so he turned back and knocked on the door again.

"Rose, I need to talk to you. Can I come in?"

Still, nothing but silence.

He sighed. "I know you don't want to see me right now, but I want to apologize. I shouldn't have spoken to you like that today.

"I've been doing and saying everything wrong today, and I hurt you. I know I'm not a good man. I'm truly sorry. If I could have another chance, I would have been clear with you from the start. I would never hurt you. But unfortunatel