She couldnât help but speculate whether Theodore had really planned to spend the night at Helenâs.
Were his assurances mere platitudes? Every unanswered call heightened her frustration and anger.
She had already suffered betrayal once from Jasper, an experience she didnât want to revisit.
And yet, a part of her clung to the belief in Theodoreâs genuine affection for her.
His love had always been evident, but the present circumstances fanned her insecurities and heartache.
Adding to her turmoil, Theodore had previously insisted on terminating her pregnancy.
Ariana didnât want to believe that Helen was involved in this, so she decided to see for herself.
Arriving at Helenâs apartment, she noted the slightly ajar door.
Pushing it gently open, she saw Theodore standing with his back to her and Helen leaning dangerously close to him.
A wave of fury washed over her, causing her to tremble and clench her fists.
She kept her gaze locked on Theodore, ready to confront him if he so much as touched Helen.
But Helenâs question stopped her in her tracks.
âTheodore, I heard Arianaâs pregnant.
What are your intentions regarding the child?â
At Helenâs words, Arianaâs heart pounded, her breath hitching as she anxiously awaited Theodoreâs reply.
Ariana held her breath, suspended in a state of dread and expectation as she awaited Theodoreâs answer.
After a tense moment, Theodore finally declared, âI wonât keep this child.
â
Ariana felt as though sheâd been struck by lightning.
The world around her seemed to blur, the echoes of his words ringing painfully in her ears.
Her heart shattered in her chest.
She had hoped that Theodore would demonstrate some compassion, but she hadnât expected such resolution.
Her hands began to shake, and after one last look at the two uncomfortably close figures in the room, Ariana stumbled backward, nearly collapsing.
Then she turned and bolted from the scene.
What she didnât witness was Theodore coldly rejecting Helen in that moment .
With a contemptuous look, he warned her, âDonât try to manipulate me.
Iâll explain everything to her, and I believe sheâll understand my decision.
Donât make things difficult for me when it comes to her.
â
With that, he retrieved his phone and departed alone.
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Approaching the entrance, he spotted a small, sparkling object on the floor.
It struck him as familiar.
He bent down to pick it up, realizing it was Arianaâs bracelet.
His heart thumped heavily in his chest.
She had been here?!
Yet she had come and gone without uttering a word.
This had to be a misunderstanding.
Anxiety gripped Theodore and he quickened his pace, setting out to locate her.
He darted into the busy street, his gaze sweeping over the masses in search of Ariana.
Despite a thorough search, he came up empty-handed.
As his anxiety peaked, he spotted Arianaâs figure across the street.