Realizing her slip-up, she swiftly added, âOtherwise⦠otherwise the food in the refrigerator will spoil, and we wouldnât want to waste it.
â
A subtle smile played at Theodoreâs lips as he chose not to tease Ariana further, merely replying, âThen Iâll make sure to be back for dinner.
â
Relieved that her ploy seemed to work, Ariana breathed a sigh of relief, believing her plan was on track.
Initially, she had hoped Theodore would stay home, which was why she pretended to leave.
However, with Theodore now planning to leave, things got way easier for her.
To maintain the ruse, Ariana changed into her going-out clothes but instead headed to a nearby park, waiting for Theodoreâs car to depart before stealthily returning to the house.
In the car, Theodore sat comfortably in the backseat while Horace, positioned in the front, occasionally stole glances in the rearview mirror.
He said, âBoss, Mrs.
Anderson has gone back.
â
âOf course she has,â Theodore answered with an unintentional grin on his Lips.
âArenât you curious about the birthday gift she prepared for you and the surprises she has in store?â
âI cherish any gift she bestows upon me,â Theodore replied with a nonchalant grin.
In his mind, he vividly recalled Arianaâs struggles with the yarn and a warm feeling washed over him.
Curiosity piqued, Horace asked, âSo, where shall we go next?â
Theodoreâs response was relaxed.
âJust drive aimlessly, and we shall return when the time is right.
â
In truth, Theodore had concluded most of his tasks, and there was no genuine need for him to embark on a journey to the neighboring city.
He was simply playing along with Arianaâs charade!
Just as they continued their leisurely drive, Theodoreâs phone suddenly rang.
The call was from Arianaâs attending physician.
After concluding the conversation, Theodoreâs expression shifted.
He instructed Horace, âLetâs head to Mercy Hospital.
â
Ariana returned home to prepare a birthday cake for Theodore, and her trusty companion Judy was by her side, ready to lend a hand.
As they whipped up the cake together, their chat meandered towards the topic of children.
Ariana, with two babies on the way, was beaming, and Judy was positively touched.
She couldnât help but sigh.
âNow this mansion truly feels like home.
Mr.
Anderson finally has a place to belong.
â
Ariana remained silent, a sweet smile gracing her lips.
Judy was lost in a reverie, unable to contain herself as she continued, âYou know, Iâve been in the Anderson family for seven or eight years now, and itâs the first time Iâve seen Mr.
Anderson care so much about someone.
In the past, he was like a beautiful but lifeless piece of art.
But everything changed when you stepped into his life.
Heâs been doing things heâd never have done before.
I might not be the most eloquent, but madam, you really mean the world to him.
â
Listening to Judyâs heartfelt words, Arianaâs heart swelled with happiness.
It reminded her that she still needed to inform Theodore about the twin pregnancy and the fact that one of the babies was born weaker than the other.
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After everything they had faced together, Ariana was determined to do whatever it took to care for both children.
She believed that with the progress of medicine, there had to be a way to ensure their well-being.
But she decided to wait until after the birthday party to tell Theodore about it.
Knowing he had already agreed to let the children be born, she trusted he would support her decision.
Ariana set up a table filled with delectable dishes and adorned the venue to perfection.
Then, she made her way to the dressing room to get dolled up.
Judy stood behind Ariana, deftly fixing her hair.
Her eyes caught a faint pink petal-shaped mark just above Arianaâs scapula, and she casually inquired, âMadam, is this a tattoo?â