Chapter 46

He looked like he was in pain. “But they did not get a chance to run out of the house. All of a sudden, the whole house collapsed, and they were buried alive in the rumble.”

I was stunned. I did not expect this at all. I could not help but wrap my arms around Theo's shoulders and gently pat his back.

“It is okay. The hardest part is over.” He did not seem used to being treated with such compassion. He pulled me back into his arms.

He continued in a deep voice, “They were rescued after that. Grandmother hired the best doctor, but with their serious injuries, they still did not make it. They passed away one after another. Before they left, they entrusted Cindy to me.”

I had always known how important Cindy was to him, but I never expected it to be like this.

“Why didn’t Grandmother let Cindy marry you?” Cindy grew up with Theo and had even saved his life. Grandmother could have helped them get together.

“Your focus is always so strange.” He smiled. It was a smile so clear and brigh