Chapter: 288

Theodore was about to respond when Ariana, unable to bear the tension any longer, abruptly cut in, “I’m full and I feel exhausted. I’ll head back, you two continue.”

With a hasty apology, Ariana bolted from the room, leaving Theodore staring after her in silence.

The landlady shook her head, her lips pursed in a knowing smile. “She’s your wife, isn’t she?” she remarked wryly. ©

Theodore tummed to the landlady, his expression a mix of disbelief and confusion.

Sighing, the landlady leaned forward, her voice low and sympathetic. “I may be old, but I’m not blind. You two may not have exchanged many words, but the way you looked at each other—it was obvious that there was still something there. Your wife is scared. She wouldn’t have fled the room if she didn’t care.” ©

lost in contemplation, his mind chuming with conflicting

see you’re rich; your life is one of luxury and comfort. If it weren’t for that woman, you wouldn’t have rented this old apartment at such a high price.” The landlady’s sharp perception was uncanny, and she was quick to identify the crux of their relationship. “Although I don’t know what transpired between you two, I’ve lived long enough to know what young people

to win the

live with regret when

her chair, she made a move to tidy up the table but Theodore intervened, waving her

it be. The housekeeper

she respected Theodore’s wishes, the landlady couldn’t help but carefully store the uneaten food in

something delicious for

landlady to the door, a

descended the stairs with nimble steps, chattering to herself, “It’s good to be young. I remember

noticed the light in the staircase flicker on and off, indicating that the landlady had made it safely downstairs. He smiled

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