"You were sleeping so soundly; I didn't want to disturb you," Winston said softly, his voice carrying a rare warmth that matched the gentleness in his striking features.
Theodora's heart skipped for a moment before she handed back the jacket draped over her. "Thank you, but next time, feel free to wake me."
"Alright. Get some rest," he said.
"You too," she replied, stepping out of the car.
She watched his vehicle disappear into the night before heading inside.
The next morning, Theodora's new piano was delivered. After testing it briefly, she headed to school, unbothered by the stares and murmurs that followed her.
Those were all remnants of the gossip surrounding her estrangement from the Belbin family.
Cecy and Tania observed her from afar, their expressions sour. 'Why does she ha
