She couldn’t help but inwardly sigh with complicated emotions at the news about Lynch’s death. But Lynch deserved death and didn’t deserve any form of sympathy.

After regaining her composure, Ariana berated Theodore unhappily, “You just went through an operation, yet you got the news before me. Can’t you have a good rest without having to worry about what others are up to?”

Theodore chuckled and patted the space on the bed beside him.

“Why are you standing? Come and sit here.”

Ariana walked over slowly and sat down. She took Theodore’s exposed arm and gently tucked it back under the warm quilt.

“No. It’s hot.” Theodore pouted and complained like a child, but one sharp look from Ariana immediately shut him up.

Ariana picked up an apple from the bedside table and began to peel it, chattering, “The doctor says you should get some rest for now. Don’t focus on your work. Oh, and if you need anything, just let me know.” ©

Do you

paused and raised her eyes to look up at Theodore. Maybe it was because of the pain from his injuries

mustered the courage to sit close to him. She nodded her

saved me, too,” Theodore comforted Ariana in a soothing voice. He

to notice at all. Her eyebrows furrowed as she blamed herself. “But you got hurt anyway. I really am useless. I couldn’t do anything right. If Sarah hadn’t asked Aziel to locate us because she couldn’t reach me, we could be dead

you were pretending to be disabled. From now on, I won’t doubt you anymore. You don’t know how desperate I felt when you were stuck in that car. When it

trembled. She

He silently put his hand back under the quilt. He went quiet for a long time. At some point, he broke

the corners of her eyes with the back of her hand and said exasperatedly, “Of course, I’d be angry! Wouldn’t that be making fun of me? After getting to know you

looking at her. He was caught in a

head. Her eyes were wet

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