For the following few days, with unwavering devotion, Ariana had stationed herself at Theodore’s hospital bedside, hardly ever leaving his side.

The once heavily-bandaged body of Theodore was on the mend, with fewer and fewer wrappings adorning his wounds each day. The progress was so great, in fact, that Theodore had regained enough strength to engage in lighthearted banter with Ariana.

As lunchtime approached that day, Ariana meticulously arranged a table full of nutritious dishes delivered from the kitchen.

With delicate care, she helped Theodore adjust himself to a seated position and handed him a spoon.

Theodore, with bandages wrapped around his head, appeared fragile as he gazed at the spoon in his hand. In a barely audible tone, he remarked, “I lack the energy…”

Ariana immediately took the spoon from his hand, and then placed a spoonful of food in his mouth. With his injury, even simple tasks like eating had become a challenge.

Although Theodore was known for his fiery temperament, he put aside his pickiness and accepted the meal she had prepared for him.

distaste on Theodore’s face, but he didn’t

been hiding something from me? What is it?” Theodore queried, catching Ariana off guard with the sudden turn in

The truth was, she had planned to reveal her pregnancy when they thought they were

that they were both safe, the secret of her pregnancy weighed

a soft smile, she teasingly responded, “Once you are back on your feet, it shall be your reward to know what I

She wondered if she would have already left the Anderson family by then.

the matter,

it.” Theodore spoke with

to the bedside, determination etched on his features. “Let’s start

by Theodore’s sudden vigor. This was the first time she’d seen him so eager to begin

words, Theodore reached out his hands to

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