Chapter 617 Kaia Confronts People
Wilhelmina's eyes welled up with tears as she listened to Theodore's words.
Honestly, ever since Phoenix walked in, she had been on edge.
She thought the happiness she had fought so hard to achieve was about to end just as it had begun.
Compared to Phoenix, she felt she had nothing to offer except for having one more child.
Wilhelmina didn't have Phoenix's wealthy background, the long history with Theodore, or her glamorous career.
She was just an ordinary secretary.
They had been together since they were young, and they must have had many beautiful memories.
At that moment, Wilhelmina was truly terrified.
She feared that the happiness she had just found would abruptly end, and she was afraid Kaia would get hurt.
But when she heard Theodore's words, her heart instantly calmed down.
Wilhelmina looked deeply at Theodore, a slight smile forming on her lips.
"Why would I be mad at you? You didn't do anything wrong. It was her who disregarded your seven years together and insisted on breaking up. Now that she sees you're married, she wants to get back together."
"Honey, don't be angry. I've seen people like her before. They think they can toy with others' feelings just because they're attractive."
"But she doesn't realize that some people and things, once missed, will never come back. I'm sure Miss Thomas is smart enough to understand this, right, Miss Thomas?"
Phoenix was stunned.
She thought Wilhelmina, this lowly woman, wouldn't dare disrespect her.
Let alone talk back to her.
It seemed she had underestimated Wilhelmina. If this woman didn't have some skills, how could she have gotten Theodore to marry her?
And even secretly had a child.
Thinking about the man who used to chase after her now being someone else's husband, Phoenix's hatred grew stronger.
She glanced at Wilhelmina, a smirk forming on her lips. "Ms. Fairfax, who's really playing games here? If it weren't for you having Theodore's child, I don't believe he would have married you. Using a child to become his wife, don't you find that shameless?"
Wilhelmina raised an eyebrow. "When we got together, you two had already broken up. You have no right to question me. And let me remind you, in this house, you should call me Mrs. Vale. If you have nothing else, please leave. I want to enjoy the breakfast my husband made for me. Your presence is ruining our meal."
Phoenix clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms, but she didn't feel the pain.
She had underestimated Wilhelmina and overestimated Theodore's love for her.
She thought Theodore would always wait for her to come back, that he would never love anyone else.
That's why she had been so determined to leave back then.
Phoenix's eyes reddened as she looked at Theodore, her voice filled with grievance. "Theodore, you once said you'd only cook for me. Why are you cooking for her?"
Theodore's lips curled into a cold smile. "I said I'd only cook for my wife. Wilhelmina is my wife now. What's wrong with me cooking for her?"
"Theodore, have you forgotten our vows? You said you'd only marry me. You chased after my performances, attending every show no matter how busy you were. I don't believe you've forgotten me so quickly or that you've fallen for someone else. You're doing this for the child, right? If you want a child, I can give you one. I can give up my ballet career."
She spoke with such sincerity, her heart seemingly breaking.
And she cried pitifully.
But Theodore remained unmoved, his eyes fixed on Wilhelmina.
Those deep eyes slightly narrowed as he looked at Phoenix and said, "I never denied my feelings for you. I did a lot to be with you. But when you left, I realized that in your world, I wasn't your only one. Even your career was more important than me. I'm a passionate person, but I'm not a fool. I won't be sad over someone who never truly cared for me.
Wilhelmina is completely different from you. In her world, I'm always her priority. Even after having my child, she never thought of using the child to force me to marry her.
Wilhelmina endured a lot on her own. Despite that, when we met again, she still hid the child's identity.
Someone who loves me so selflessly is someone I can't let down in this lifetime. I hope you understand and stop disturbing our lives. I don't want Wilhelmina to get upset."
Theodore spoke calmly, as if recounting someone else's story.
On his face, in his eyes, Phoenix could no longer see the deep affection he once had.
But when he looked at Wilhelmina, his eyes were full of love.
Phoenix felt something she had always been proud of disappear.
That was Theodore's love for her, his deep affection.
He no longer loved her. Even when he looked at her, his gaze was cold.
Phoenix couldn't stand this coldness.
She had always gotten whatever she wanted, with everyone chasing after her.
Phoenix was always the high and mighty princess.
She had never been so humiliated.
She bit her lip, her voice hoarse. "Theodore, are you really going to give up on me? Can't you give me another chance for the sake of our seven years together?"
As she finished speaking, tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
Suddenly, Kaia, who had been sitting on the couch, ran over with her little legs.
She looked up at Phoenix, her voice soft and sweet. "Lady, why are you so shameless? My dad said he doesn't like you anymore. Why are you still bothering him?
Not ruining other people's happiness is the basic moral principle. Even a kindergartener like me knows that. Don't you know? How about I help you sign up for a class in my school to learn how to be a moral person?"
These words hit Phoenix right where it hurt.
She was so angry she wanted to kick Kaia.
A three-year-old dared to insult her.
She had never been so humiliated.
Phoenix bit her lip hard, her tearful eyes looking at Theodore. "Theodore, this child is so young and already knows how to insult people. It's all because of her mother. How can a woman like that be worthy of you?"
Theodore glanced at her, a smile playing on his lips. "Did she hurt you?"
"Didn't you see?"
Theodore bent down, picked up Kaia, and kissed her soft cheek, smiling. "Good job, sweetheart. You can stand up for Mommy and Daddy now. How about Daddy takes you and Mommy shopping for clothes later?"
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