wake, jolting both

m. "You lied to me, didn't you? I wasn't crazy; Theodore woke u

scoffed, yanked Jasper's hand away,

only watch as Ariana's figure disappeared into the distance, clenching his fists

rridors took several minutes. Theodore resided in a secluded villa behind the garden, surrounded by a se

appreciate the beauty around her. Anxiety consu

uly awakened the previous night, and if he

e ha

l down Ariana's spine, inten

. Rumors circulated about Theodore, painting him as a ruthless and all

ived," The maid's voice bro

deep breath and slowly entered the villa, coinci

n responded with indifference before

unded Theodore's bed, co

consciousness, his illness still lingers, particularly in his legs. The injuries are severe,

y impaired now?" Darian asked,

slightly, sensing a hint

ctor regretfu

back to Theodore, a rare smile gracing his face once again. "You need to rest and not worry about anyt

eodore's bedside. "From now on, y

e Ariana feel as though s

id of any emotion. His handsome face was emotionless, projecting an ai

es coldly, his sharp gaze sweeping over Ar

at a loss, unsure how to address T

rade with no love at all. Therefore, T

riana's plans for r

, Ariana Edwards,

er curling his lips. "I don't recall having

u. It's public knowle

lve this farce! Not just anyone deserve to be my wif

ance darkened, his jaw clenched as if battling

rian, what gives you the authorit

rver, it was evident that th

y to the side, feelin

th menace. "This matter is settled. Ariana has recently undergone

ly turned his gaze towards Ariana

flippant, and casually asked Ariana, "Surgi