Theo and Kitsey's Broken Engagement

The conflict between Theo and Kitsey over her affair and their incompatible lives.

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Engagement Announced

A Convenient Match Proposal Kitsey proposes to Theo. He accepts, thinking it will make everyone happy. Family Approval Mrs. Barbour is overjoyed. The wedding plans begin. Doubts Theo has doubts but suppresses them. He cares for Kitsey but doesn't love her.

Theo Discovers Affair

The Betrayal Seeing Them Theo sees Kitsey kissing Tom Cable. He is shocked and hurt. Confrontation He confronts Kitsey. She admits the affair but says she wants to marry Theo anyway. Cold Agreement They decide to stay engaged for appearances. Their relationship becomes hollow.

Engagement Fizzles

The End Distance Theo travels for months. Kitsey is busy with her own life. They drift apart. No Formal Breakup They never officially end the engagement. It simply fades. Relief Both are relieved. They remain friends but know they are not meant to be.

Summer

Night of the engagement party

After Amsterdam