The Woman From Hell

Seeing Theo's stern expression, I lost my appetite and slowly put down my cutlery.

"Theo, do you have something to say about Delia?"

Theo stared at me, a trace of helplessness flashing through his eyes. "No..."

"I don't believe it." I immediately retorted and very quickly thought of a possible explanation. "Is it because of her resemblance to Cecilia? That's not something within her control."

Theo shook his head. He came to my side and held my hands. "Wanda, calm down."

I did not lose my cool. The warmth around my hands made me feel more at ease. "Theo, I just want to know why. Delia is my friend. I don't want to see this happening."

"I understand." Theo parted his lips lightly. "I will not interfere with the friends you choose to make. I've never thought of doing so."

"Then what about Delia?" I asked again. I wanted to know the answer.

"Don't mention her. I don't want to hear that name again."

My heart constricted at the disgusted look on Theo's face. What was going on?

I could feel Theo resisting. Out of concern for him, I held my tongue.

Compared to the matter at hand, I prioritized Theo's feelings more.

I did not want to trouble him with things he did not like.

"Alright."

We made an agreement that from now on, we would not mention Delia in front of each other. I agreed, but I was still suspicious. This was too weird. Early the next morning, I went to the company.

Shannon was full of energy and came to me with a smile on her face. "Wanda, good morning!"

"Good morning." I was still struggling with what happened last night, and my spirits were rather low.

Shannon noticed me acting differently immediately. "Wanda, is something going on?"

"You saw right through me." I smiled helplessly before telling her what happened last night.

Shannon looked conflicted after she heard what I had to say.

"I'm curious. It's obvious the two of them don't interact much, but Theo is so obviously against Delia."

"I also find it strange. As far as I know, Delia and Theo have nothing to do with each other.

Whether it's work or daily life, Theo has no reason to be so against Delia. Could it be Delia had unintentionally offended him?"

"That shouldn't be possible. Delia is a celebrity, and Theo is now working in business."

Shannon suddenly smiled. "I forgot

the most important thing. Wanda, have you forgotten that Delia and Cecilia look the same? I suspect Theo is worried that she's approaching you for some hidden purpose and she might doBelonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

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something bad to you. That may be why he wants you on your guard."

Shannon's words practically dispelled the doubts I had. I nodded. "Yes, Lasked the same thing last night, but Theo didn't say anything. Maybe it's as you said."

"As expected of Theo. He always worries as long as it's about you."

Shannon's playful gaze made me a little shy. My cheeks were starting to get slightly hot. I smiled and pushed her away.

"Oh, you. Why do you like to tease

me so much? By the way, Delia rejected me yesterday. I don't know when she'll be free. I really want to go out with her."

Shannon felt strange. "That's not right. Delia should be resting."

"What?" I was even more puzzled. "How do you know?"

"I just saw her saying on her own page not long ago that she was going to get some good rest."

I was surprised. What was going on?

Why did Delia not tell me the truth?