“How is that possible?” Theodore gave her a faint smile and asked, “Do you need my help?”

“Stay out of this. I can deal with it myself!” Ariana shot back with defiance. She then walked up to him and reached out to grab the teacup in his hand. “Get out. I have to go to bed.”

To her surprise, Theodore was much stronger than she thought. He did a slight move that caused her to slip and fall forward instead of taking the cup away.

A steady and firm hand grabbed her arm and lifted her before her face hit the floor.

“Whew! Thanks…” Shaken up, Ariana thanked him. She then stared at him in awe. How could a paralyzed man be so strong that he was able to catch and lift her?

She was a grown woman. Lifting her wasn’t an easy task even though she didn’t weigh much. How did he do that with one hand?

Ariana’s mind went back to the altercation she had with those women and the rumors that were making rounds. It was said that Theodore was paralyzed and could die any moment from now. But that didn’t seem to be the case now. This man was very energetic!

Ariana’s

sturdy. There were muscles on them and they were well-proportioned, unlike the shrunken and weakly legs of

still not standing upright. So, as she was lost in thought, her hand unconsciously

people usually had stiff thighs. However, Theodore’s was

even squeezed a little. She swore that she could actually feel the strength in

doing?” Theodore’s voice rang out, fraught with

came to her senses. She looked up and met

touching. They could feel each other’s breath. If either of them moved an inch forward, their lips might press against each

a hurry. She forgot that she hadn’t gotten her balance back yet. She

with both hands. He queried playfully, “Why are you in such a hurry to throw yourself

with embarrassment. She jumped to her feet and backed away. She noticed his eyes

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