back by the sudden revelation that
ng her of deception. "You lied to me? What I saw last night wasn't an illusion. You
nto a sneer as she shrugged off Jasper's grasp, lea
er retreating form. He kicked a nearby flowerpot in frustratio
every shade. Ariana made her way down the endless corridor, lost in her thoughts and worries. Sh
hed in warm sunlight, a sharp cont
houghts, unsure if Theodore had awoken during the
what would happen if Theodore had heard
d of color, her eye
connections that reached far and wide, even among the police and
na was jolted back to real
slow step inside. Coincidentally, Darian dashed t
y walked through th
cled Theodore on the hug
egained consciousness, the accident has taken a toll on his body, particularly his legs. They are
palpable. "You mean h
surprise, she glimpsed re
he doctor admitted
turned his attention to Theodore, wearing an unusually soft smile. "Rest well, Theodore.
and said, "You may have to tak
Darian. She couldn't help but think tha
y indifference that sent shivers down anyone's spine. He seemed aloof and
d his gaze with Darian's, askin
question, unsure how to respond to him. H
now how to introd
to leave this arranged marriage at
through; otherwise, it w
e, Ariana Edward
emember having a wife. Where did you find this
lied in a tone that was uncharacteri
rce her!" he spat. "Not just anyone can be my wife. If you want s
ere. Darian's face twitched with anger, but he restrained him
. "What right do you have
na stood. She felt like a mere onlooker to t
eady decided. Ariana just underwent the artificial inseminat
Ariana, scanning her form a
and asked Ariana, "So, which do you prefer