Escape from Mr. Whitman (Emma and Theodore) novel Chapter 178

“By the way, have you ever tried this dessert?”

Cecilia sent another picture—a screenshot of her Twitter post: Thank you to my darling for driving 25 miles just to bring me the trendiest dessert in town. They’re busy talking business, and I’m quietly enjoying my little treat.

Emma had actually planned on disappearing from their lives for good. After all, Theodore had given her more than enough money; as long as she didn’t make any disastrous choices, she’d never have to worry about her future. She was genuinely ready to let them go.

She also knew, without a doubt, that after she left, Theodore would make sure Cecilia was well taken care of. But by then, Emma would have started a new life—one she’d never look back from, not even to argue with people who didn’t deserve it.

So why was Cecilia making such a spectacle of herself? Did she have to flaunt her affair so publicly? And the constant taunts and provocations—what was the point? Theodore had promised to stay away, yet here he was, breaking his word in just a matter of days. Was he really that desperate?

Since Cecilia had so openly dared her—“Let’s see how you manage to take him back this time”—Emma figured Theodore probably hadn’t given her the dessert directly. He wasn’t that foolish; he must’ve found some other way to get it to her, made sure the money didn’t pass through his own hands.

Emma gripped her phone tightly. She really didn’t have time to waste on these two losers anymore.

She opened Cecilia’s Twitter feed again, taking screenshots and screen recordings of every post.

Then she began typing a reply to Cecilia’s latest message: Cecilia, don’t you think you’ve gone too far? You’re the one who left Theodore all those years ago. Now I’m married to him, and you’re trying to stir up trouble—why?

Cecilia’s response came instantly, practically radiating smugness: So what if I did? Theo’s always loved me. No matter how far I go or how long I’m gone, I’ll always be the one he truly wants.

Emma replied: But he’s my husband now. We’ve been married for five years, registered at city hall, with a marriage license and legal protection.

Cecilia: Hahaha, who cares? You can hold on to your little piece of paper if it makes you feel better. All that matters is that Theo is mine.

Cecilia replied with the classic homewrecker’s line: The person who clings to a loveless marriage is the truly shameless one. Theo doesn’t love you—he only loves me.

That was it. Emma was done. No more replies; she’d had her fill.

Of course, she had no intention of ever showing these messages to Theodore. There was absolutely no point.

If Theodore saw them, only two things could happen.

One: Just as Cecilia said, Theodore wouldn’t blame her at all. He’d find every excuse in the world to defend her, and Emma had no interest in hearing any more of his pathetic justifications.

Two: Maybe, by some miracle, Theodore’s conscience and intelligence would both suddenly kick in, and he’d see Cecilia for who she truly was. If that happened and he tried to come back to Emma, wouldn’t that be even more annoying?