The girl who claimed she was a dancer craned her neck , curiosity getting the better of her . Emma had no idea how Sebastian had gotten hold of a video from her wedding . It had been a private affair - no pageantry , no public announcement . She'd never even posted a single photo online . Yet there it was : her wedding video . She watched herself , radiant and laughing , a happiness so bright she could almost feel it again . Back then , she'd truly loved him - believed , with all her heart , that they would spend their lives together . But it all felt so far away now . So distant she'd forgotten what it was like to smile without restraint . Watching the footage now , she noticed something she'd missed before : Theodore , standing at the altar , looked utterly hopeless . As if , from that moment on , his life had quietly unraveled . Theodore ... why did you put yourself through this ? All eyes were on Theodore and Cecilia . With the evidence playing on the screen , there was nothing left to say . Cecilia was in tears , sobbing silently . Theodore , in contrast , stood tall , shielding Cecilia behind him almost instinctively . " Mr. Warren , Ms. Brown , everyone - please , forgive the spectacle . This is my fault , entirely mine . I don't expect your forgiveness , Mr. Warren , Ms. Brown . We'll leave now . I'm sorry for ruining your evening . " He glanced at Emma , an unreadable look in his eyes . Emma felt her heart clench painfully . So he did know how to protect someone in public . This , she realized , was what it looked like when he stood up for someone he cared about . Ms. Brown , ever the straight - shooter , wasted no time . " Mr. Whitman , you seem confused . We don't know you well - you don't owe us an apology . The one you owe is your wife . " Theodore's gaze remained fixed on Emma 1/2 Chapter 31 " Emma ," he said , his voice gentle , " let's go home . " Emma almost laughed at the bitter ache in her chest . So that was his plan - to leave with both women ? She shook her head . " No , thank you . I'm here for Ms. Brown's party . " Then , as if clarifying , she added , " As Emma , her former student . " Not as your wife , Theodore . Theodore's eyes narrowed , and after a moment , he nodded . " Alright . " He turned to Mr. Warren . " Mr. Warren , I regret that our partnership has to end this way . I suppose ... well , there's no point hoping for another chance . Let's leave it at that ." Taking Cecilia's hand , he led her out through the crowd . Just as they neared the door , Cecilia suddenly pulled free and hurried back . She bowed deeply to Mr. Warren . " Please , Mr. Warren , don't give up on working with Theo . This is all my fault . I acted without thinking . We knew how much you and Ms. Brown value a strong , honest marriage , and Emma ... she hates these sorts of social events . I panicked and didn't explain when you misunderstood me . I just wanted to help Theo , to support your partnership . He's truly talented - if you work with him , you won't- " " Cici ! " Theodore returned and cut her off , firm but gentle . " That's enough . Let's go . " Another " let's " -Theodore always sided with Cecilia , didn't he ? Cecilia , red - eyed and desperate , looked up at him . " Theo , please , this is all my fault . I don't want you to be punished for my mistakes- " " It's not about you . Come on . " His voice was tired , resigned . The two of them , lost in their own tragic drama , left everyone else stunned . Ms. Brown , finally shaking off her disbelief , snapped , " If you're leaving , get on with it . We don't have all night ! "