But before she could, she felt Theodore’s strong arms wrap around her, holding her close and protectively cradling her head and back as they fell on the carpet.

Theodore leaned into her, the weight of his body pressing down on her. “Damn it! I can’t feel my legs,” he said deliberately, his warm breath tickling her ear as he took in her sweet scent.

Ariana’s cheeks were ablaze with color as she felt Theodore’s body close to hers.

The warmth of the moment consumed her and she was unable to meet his gaze, instead opting to fix her eyes upon his collar.

With a shy push to his shoulders, she whispered, “Please, get up.”

“Don’t move,” he said through gritted teeth, sweat rolling down his forehead.

Ariana’s heart sank as she saw Theodore writhing in pain.

mind racing, Ariana asked with a hint of concern, “What’s wrong?

caused a deep-seated fracture in his leg, and

to let Ariana get a closer look at his

protective hand on Ariana’s arm, preventing her from getting any closer. “You were so

was, yet you still push yourself too hard,” she reprimanded him gently. “Physiotherapy

he said,

was stunned by Theodore’s

let it stop her from voicing

in her voice, she scolded, “Don’t think I haven’t noticed your rush to recover. You just want to stand on your feet early so that you can uncover my secret. The process of physiotherapy can’t be rushed. You need to take it slow and find

listened to her every word. Overwhelmed by her love and care for him, he leaned in

aback as Theodore’s

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