Furthermore, Ariana now had a baby, but Theodore wouldnât like its existence.
Ariana experienced a sharp pain in her heart.
She slowly unclenched her fists, picked up a glass of warm water, and took a sip.
She then gazed back at Theodore and said, âSo, what is your answer? I need to hear it.
â
The atmosphere grew quiet as they stared at each other in silence.
Finally, a deep, husky voice replied, âI canât give you the answer you seek.
â
âAlright, I understand.
â Arianaâs eyes reddened involuntarily.
She knew her smile must be painful to see, but she still pretended to be magnanimous.
âItâs okay.
From.
the start, you asked me not to fall in love with you.
Itâs my fault.
I shouldnât have longed for something that wasnât meant for me.
I apologize for the inconvenience.
â
âThatâs enough!â Theodore was feeling overwhelmed and couldnât take it anymore.
He stopped her mid-sentence, his eyes filled with anguish, and asked, âDo we really need love? Canât we just be together forever?â
âBut Theodore, you donât have feelings for me.
â
âI never said I didnât have feelings for you.
â
âSo do you like me?â
Theodore stayed silent.
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Ariana stared at the man who couldnât respond.
âNever mind.
Just as you said, the answer isnât important.
â
After that, she rose to her feet and gazed down at him coldly.
âWhen I return to Eleymond, Iâll reserve a hotel room on my own.
I wonât be going back to the rental apartment for a while.
I hope you can respect my wishes this time.
Donât follow me.
Give me the time and space I need to clear my head and contemplate how to handle this relationship going forward.
â
Theodore didnât want her to leave.
He grabbed her wrist, attempting to convince her to stay, but Ariana shook free.
âDonât worry.
Regardless of what happens, Iâll keep my promise and finish the bet with Jasper.
â
Theodoreâs bottled-up emotions finally erupted.
He spoke somberly.
âI wonât divorce you, nor will I let you go.
Youâd better accept that.
â
âwhy should I cbey you? What do you take me for?â Ariana was filled with anger and sadness, tears streaming down her face.
As he saw her in tears, Theodore clenched his fists, took a deep breath, and made a compromise.
âAlright, we can separate for the time being, as you suggested.
I wonât go back to the apartment; you can live there undisturbed.
Donât move into a hotel.
You can also stay in the presidential suite while working with the crew for the next few days.
Iâll leave.
But Iâm only giving you one month to think.
After that, whether youâve made up your mind or not, you must return to the Anderson familyâs mansion with me.
â
Once Ariana had departed, Theodore remained in the restaurantâs private room by himself for an extended period.
He gazed out the window at the bustling traffic, feeling as though his heart was trapped in a desolate, cold, and vacant place.
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