Ariana interjected, âItâs not his fault.
I requested him to bring me here.
He didnât cause my injuries.
I fell because Iâm not used to the wheelchair.
â
Ariana felt a pang of guilt, seeing Mitchel at the receiving end of Theodoreâs anger.
She felt compelled to defend him.
Theodoreâs fury simmered beneath the surface as he watched Ariana come to Mitchelâs defense.
His words were laced with icy sarcasm, âReally? Then I suppose I should thank Dr.
Chadwick?â
Mitchel was taken aback, âMr.
Anderson, if you genuinely care for Ariana, let me examine her wound.
â
To Theodore, this sounded more like a challenge.
âLike I said before, itâs none of your concern.
She has been transferred to another hospital,â he retorted dismissively.
Ariana, unable to hold back her anger, demanded of Theodore, âWhen did you arrange this transfer? Why wasnât I informed?â
Theodoreâs face betrayed a flash of discomfort, âI have arranged for Eleymondâs best physician to attend to you.
Your foot will heal in no time.
â
He stroked her hair gently to comfort her.
âJudy has been appointed to look after you.
She has been missing you dearly.
â
Biting back her frustration, Ariana cut him off, âTheodore, donât you understand why things turned out this way? When will you realize that Iâm my own person?
You canât keep making decisions for me without my consent.
When will you stop trying to control every aspect of my life? Canât you consult with me before you make such arrangements?â
Caught off guard, Theodore stammered, âLetâs get out of here.
â
He wished to keep their deteriorating relationship a secret from the prying eyes, especially from Mitchel.
He couldnât afford to give Mitchel a chance to exploit their issues.
Slowly, he started to push Arianaâs wheelchair away.
âHold on!â Mitchel intervened, gripping the handles of the wheelchair.
He faced Theodore.
âMr.
Anderson, didnât you catch what Miss Edwards just said? She doesnât want to leave with you.
â
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Completely exasperated, Theodore grabbed the front of Mitchelâs shirt, warning him, âSteer clear of other peopleâs family matters.
Iâve already said that Ariana is my wife, and you are an outsider.
Stick to your own business.
â
Theodoreâs aggression startled Ariana, prompting her to cry out, âTheodore, what are you doing?â
Mitchel raised an eyebrow, taunting, âFeeling threatened, Mr.
Anderson?â
The veins on Theodoreâs hand popped out in rage.
He glared at Mitchel, âKeep your ill intentions to yourself, Mitchel, or even your family wonât be able to save you.
â
Witnessing the brewing altercation, Ariana cried out in distress, âTheodore, I swear if you strike again, I wonât ever forgive you!â
Theodore swiveled, shock mirrored on his face.
âHow can you utter such stinging words for me over a man youâve known for mere days?â
When Arianaâs gaze met Theodoreâs, a pang of guilt washed over her.
Her words were a product of her anxiety.