âI want it,â she said, pointing at the doll, giving Theodore a hopeful look.
Theodore glanced at a nearby plastic toy gun, deeming it a bit childish.
Then he decided to tease her a bit and gently told her not to play such a boring thing.
Despite his initial refusal, Arianaâs spirits remained high.
She picked up the toy gun and attempted to hit some targets.
However, her shooting skills were far from perfect, and with a little meddling from the store manager, she couldnât manage to hit a single target out of ten.
Her initial excitement slowly waned.
Observing Arianaâs disappointment, Theodore couldnât help but smile.
He affectionately ruffled her hair, took the toy gun from her, and showed her how to use it.
Aiming at the balloons, he popped them one by one, and Arianaâs eyes lit up with delight.
Once he finished, she pointed to the doll on display.
In no time, the doll was cradled in Arianaâs arms, and she hugged it happily, unable to contain her joy.
Spontaneously, she planted a grateful ki*s on Theodoreâs cheek, expressing her appreciation.
Their adventure through the mall continued, with each passing moment strengthening their bond and adding to their shared delight.
They savored each otherâs company, basked in the joy of the moment, and couldnât help but indulge in various treats that tempted them along the way.
Theodore found himself genuinely happy in Arianaâs presence, and he felt the weight that had burdened him for the past few days steadily lift from his shoulders.
However, their tranquil time together was momentarily interrupted by the ringing of Theodoreâs phone.
He excused himself and stepped aside to answer the call, not wanting to spoil their special outing.
The doctorâs solemn voice came through the line, âMr.
Anderson, your wifeâs pre-op results are in.
â
As Theodore took the call, Ariana found herself growing a little bored waiting for him.
Her attention was soon drawn to a mother and baby store nearby, and her curiosity got the better of her.
Deciding to explore the store while Theodore was occupied, she stepped inside.
Rows of adorable baby clothes and tiny shoes greeted Arianaâs eyes, and she couldnât resist running her fingers over the soft fabrics and delicate designs.
Her heart filled with excitement and anticipation as she imagined the possibility of one day needing these precious items.
Just as Ariana was engrossed in admiring the baby items, Theodore returned to find her brimming with joy.
She happily Linked her arm with his, eager to share her discoveries.
âLook at these clothes, which one do you think is cuter?â
Theodore tenderly caressed her head and smiled affectionately.
âThey are all cute.
If you Like them, why not get them all?â
Ariana hesitated for a moment, touched by his generous offer.
In that instant, she couldnât help but draw a parallel between Theodore and the dashing CEOs she had read about in romance novels â Lavishly spending to please their loved ones.
However, reality soon grounded her thoughts.
The Anderson family had experienced financial setbacks, and despite Theodore being well-off, it couldnât compare to their previous opulence.
Concern creased Arianaâs forehead, and she decided to inquire cautiously, âHow is our financial situation now? Perhaps we should be a Little more prudent.
â
With a lighthearted grin, Theodore couldnât resist chuckling at Arianaâs earnest expression, and playfully, he pinched her cheek with tenderness.
âDonât worry, my dear,â he reassured her, reaching for baby essentials as a heartfelt sign of his unwavering commitment.
âI can take care of my wife and our future.
â
Ariana felt her worries dissolve like morning mist as she beheld Theodoreâs loving gesture.
Together, they continued their delightful shopping spree.
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Stepping out of the bustling mall, Ariana stood by the roadside, patiently waiting for Theodore to fetch the car.
As she watched the passing pedestrians, her heart swelled at the sight of families strolling together, young children gripping colorful balloons and snacks, their exuberance palpable as they frolicked around their parents.
Tenderly, she placed her hand on her small belly, her mind drifting into daydreams of the blissful future that awaited them with their own children.
The prospect of creating a nurturing and loving home had always been her cherished dream, and now, it felt within reach, like a shimmering star beckoning her onward.
Unbeknownst to her, however, Theodoreâs heart was brimming with anguish beneath his composed exterior.
The doctorâs recent revelation weighed heavily on him, revealing that Arianaâs health condition was more severe than they had initially believed.
As a result, they had to postpone the surgery for a week or so.
To compound Theodoreâs distress, the babies had reached a critical stage where the procedure could potentially harm Arianaâs body, jeopardizing her chances of conceiving in the future.