For years , she had loved Theodore - loved him fiercely , stubbornly , even through humiliation . She'd guarded their marriage with everything she had . Was it finally ruined beyond repair ? " Didn't expect me to call , did you ? " Theodore shot a look at Sebastian , sitting nearby . His jaw was tight . " I'm your husband . If I don't call , who will ? " She shook her head , gripping the barre as she stood . " Who knows ? It's not like I've got an ex - boyfriend to call me . " His face darkened . " Emma ... " But she bent down and picked up a packet of wet wipes , limping quietly over to him . Pulling one out , she calmly wiped the smudge of lipstick from his neck , then tucked the used wipe into his suit pocket . " Grandma made her famous beer - braised chicken tonight . Smells incredible . Dinner's ready . " She paused at the door , glancing back . " You should probably change your shirt - or at least wash the collar - before you come in . Otherwise , it'll be hard to explain to Grandma . Or don't , if you really don't care what she thinks . " Emma had always wondered , in some dark corner of her heart , if Theodore would ever betray her with someone like Cecilia . She just hadn't imagined that , when the day finally came , she would feel so numb - hurting quietly , pressing her hand to her chest as if to hold herself together . She had to hold herself together . Because if the pain crashed down like a tidal wave , how could she pretend to be happy ? " Sebastian , dinner ! " she called out as she left the studio , Those two - Sebastian and Theodore - were both eyeing each other like rival wolves . She just hoped they wouldn't start a fight at the table . Not that she felt sorry for Theodore . One day , she'd calmly explain the divorce to Grandma . She just didn't want Grandma to witness the chaos firsthand . " And what makes you think you can eat here ? " Theodore had dropped any pretense now , glaring straight at Sebastian . Sebastian only grinned . " Have you ever seen Emma dance ? " 1/3 11:55 Chapter 48 Theodore was thrown for a loop . For all his business acumen , he couldn't make sense of what Sebastian meant . Sebastian just laughed and followed Emma inside . Five minutes later , Theodore came in too , the collar of his shirt still damp from a quick wash . " Evening , Grandma , " Theodore greeted as soon as he stepped in . " Oh , Theodore , you're here ! Come , sit down - I'll get you a plate ," Grandma said with a warm smile . " No need , Grandma . You sit . I'll get it myself , " he replied , glancing at Sebastian with a pointed look . Then he added , " I'm not a guest , after all . " He beat Grandma to the kitchen , grabbing bowls and forks , even fetching a ladle for the soup . He served Grandma first , then Emma , and even tried to serve Sebastian - acting every bit the gracious host . Sebastian politely declined , but Theodore insisted , and for a few awkward moments the two men wrestled over a simple bowl of soup. Emma just grabbed another bowl and handed it to Sebastian . " He likes that one . Let him have it . You can use this one . " Theodore glared at her , but didn't say a word . " Theodore , just eat . We all serve ourselves here ," Grandma interjected gently . Maybe it was because Grandma was nothing like her own parents , but Theodore had always shown her respect . He genuinely liked her cooking , too . But tonight , it was obvious the food wasn't spicy enough for his taste . " Theodore , I didn't know you'd be joining us , so I didn't make anything spicy . Next time , I'll fix something special for you ," Grandma said kindly . Theodore looked surprised . " Grandma , do you all not eat spicy food when I'm not here ? " " That's right . " She smiled . " I prefer milder flavors , and Emmie's eaten light since she was little because of her dancing . " He turned to look at Emma , as if seeing her with new eyes . At that moment, Emma's phone - which she'd left charging on the table - powered on by itself . 2/3 11:55 Chapter 48 Theodore's gaze fell on the phone just as it finished booting up and notifications began to appear . He picked it up , flashed it in front of Emma , and unlocked the screen . She barely had time to protest before he opened the video Sebastian had sent . The video showed Emma and Sebastian dancing Metamorphosis - Sebastian lifting her gracefully , the two moving as if they were flying together . " Have you ever seen Emma dance ? " Sebastian's words echoed in Theodore's ears as he stared at Emma , his eyes dark and unreadable . Chapter 49 Chapter 49