Chapter 28 Before Cecilia appeared in their lives , Theodore had always been this way - gentle with his words , gently reminding Emma to get to bed early , gently running his hand through her hair . They had never once argued . But so what ? What did a marriage without arguments really mean ? Emma didn't even want to revisit the details of her relationship with Theodore anymore . Every time she tried , it was like a vise tightening around her skull - so painful it made more sense to just focus on her studies instead . She got up right away . After washing up , she carried her laptop and phone into the guest room and began researching study abroad agencies and related forums . Big data really was something else these days - she'd only watched a performance last night , and now her homepage was flooded with posts about the very same ballet . That's where she finally learned the lead male dancer's name : Sebastian Remington . Come to think of it , she did remember someone by that name from her old department ... And then , scrolling further , she stumbled upon a post from Sebastian himself . At first glance , the photo looked uncannily familiar - it was Sebastian holding a bouquet out toward her . Emma's heart skipped . Had she accidentally been caught in the shot ? She quickly clicked to enlarge the image . Thank goodness - the post only contained that single photo , and it was taken from the front , showing only Sebastian . She wasn't in it at all . But the caption beneath the photo made her freeze . Title : She Came to See Me Dance . I thought she was lost in the crowd forever . I never expected to see her again , but in a fleeting moment , there she was , sitting in the audience , watching me perform . A belated thank you - without you , I might never have made it to this stage . Emma was bewildered . 1/3 11:51 Chapter 28 It sounded as if he was talking about her ... but then again , maybe not . What on earth had she done that could be worth such gratitude ? " Without you , I might never have made it to this stage " -that was such a heavy sentiment . Had she really done something so important ? She couldn't recall a thing ... While she was still puzzling over it , Ms. Brown's name lit up her phone - an invitation to dinner tonight . " It's just a small gathering - me , Warren , and a few old friends . I'm heading back to the city tomorrow , so I wanted one last get - together . " " Of course , I'll be there ," Emma replied . She thought about asking Ms. Brown more about Sebastian , but changed her mind - there was no need . Emma knew Ms. Brown had invited some other friends , but she never expected Theodore and Cecilia would be among them . By the time Emma arrived at the dinner , Theodore and Cecilia were already there , chatting with several other guests . Everyone seemed to know about Theodore's upcoming partnership with Mr. Warren , and treated him with a kind of professional deference , their small talk laced with practiced compliments . " Wait , Mr. and Mrs. Whitman were college sweethearts ? From matching uniforms to wedding vows - that sounds like something straight out of a romance novel ! So enviable , " one guest gushed . Cecilia looked up at Theodore with a sweet smile . " It hasn't always been smooth sailing . I can be a handful . Thankfully , Theo's always been patient with me - no matter how far I wander , he's always right there , waiting . " Theodore just smiled with practiced warmth , the picture of a perfect gentleman . " Oh my , talk about a fairytale romance ! " The single guests couldn't help but swoon. Theodore waved off the praise . " Honestly , when it comes to happy marriages , we should all be taking notes from Mr. Warren and Ms. Brown . They're the real example of standing together through thick and thin . " Everyone nodded in agreement . Just then , a voice cut through the pleasant atmosphere - a little too sharp to ignore . " I remember hearing Mrs. Whitman used to be a dancer , but she had to quit after a car 2/3 11:51 Chapter 28 accident left her with a permanent injury . But looking at her now , it seems her foot is perfectly fine . " Chapter 29 The one who spoke was Sebastian .