Observing Aldusâs haggard appearance and white hair, Theodore paused for a moment before finally nodding, âAlright, Iâll do it.
â
As Aldus was surprised by his sudden consent, Theodore spoke up again.
âBut my surgery has to be scheduled after Arianaâs surgery.
I want to see her through the procedure before I can rest assured.
â
Hearing this, Aldus let out another sigh.
He was already aware of Arianaâs situation and the difficult decision Theodore had to make between her and the unborn children.
Thinking of the unborn great-grandchildren, Aldus couldnât contain his sadness.
âIsnât there any way we can save your children?â he asked, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
Theodore fell silent, memories of the moment he felt Arianaâs belly, sending tremors through his heart.
Though it pained him, he firmly responded, âIâm sorry, but Ariana means everything to me.
â
Observing Theodoreâs unwavering resolve, Aldus comprehended the weight of his decision and chose not to press further.
He understood, feeling empathy for Theodoreâs predicament.
He spoke slowly.
âAlright, weâll do as you say.
I wonât disturb you during this time.
However, Arianaâs surgery date is the ultimatum.
If you donât show up in the operating room, donât blame me for using force.
â
Theodore nodded in acknowledgment.
Meanwhile, in her hospital room, Ariana couldnât find peace.
Theodore hadnât visited, and Horace hadnât provided any updates either.
The restlessness gnawed at her.
As she waited, her anxiety grew, and she decided to go and check on Theodoreâs condition.
Just as she reached the door to open it, she coincidentally bumped into him; he was pushing it open from the outside.
Looking at Theodore standing in front of her, a mix of anxiety and anger surged within her.
She couldnât help but say, âYou just came out of the emergency room.
How can you run around?!â
Quickly, she guided Theodore to the bed, urging him to Lie down.
With a serious expression, she scolded, âNo wandering around! Rest properly.
â
Theodore complied, allowing her to press him down on the bed.
He fixed his gaze on her, a faint smile gracing his lips.
âIâm fine,â he reassured,
Rolling her eyes in disbelief, Ariana retorted, âJust stay in bed! No getting up.
â
Attempting to distract herself, she sat by his side, pretending to read a book.
But her mind couldnât focus; she hesitated before finally asking, âI heard youâre taking some medicine.
Does it have any side effects?â
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Theodore had anticipated this question.
When he had previously answered Arianaâs queries about the medicine, using the alias Holden, he had suspected she might know something.
Meeting Arianaâs gaze, Theodore pursed his Lips and nodded awkwardly.
âThat medicine⦠is indeed for the treatment of a certain medical condition.
â
Upon hearing his response, Arianaâs heart skipped a beat, and a wave of nervousness washed over her.
She couldnât contain her sadness, looking at him with caution as she asked, âWhat is it?â
Taking a deep breath, Theodore mustered up the courage to share his truth.
âThe medication is used to treat hair loss,â he managed to say, the words tumbling out in a rush.