Chapter: 418

With that thought, her once fluttering heart sank.

While she stared at the enigmatic, castle-like building before her, she couldn’t shake an inexplicable feeling of danger. Regardless, she continued to push the wheelchair forward slowly.

The inside of the villa was not what Ariana had expected. She had anticipated it to be as glamorous as its exterior, but it surprised her with its cozy ambiance. The dominant color scheme was earthy, with wooden flooring, warm-colored curtains, and a delicately designed fireplace that dispersed the cold air brought in by Ariana from outside.

This place felt much more inviting than the Anderson family home.

Ariana, feeling more at ease, asked, “It’s very clean here. Do you visit often?”

month each year during this time. Someone cleans it regularly.” Theodore casually draped his coat over the sofa and loosened his tie. It seemed as if he had become completely

found herself stealing glances at him before asking, “Did you ever come

her words and mentally chastised herself for

ever set foot in this place. You’re the first.” Theodore locked eyes with her and spoke earnestly in

confession, Ariana found herself unable to contain her emotions. She scoffed, “Don’t try to fool me. When you and Helen entered the estate together, you were photographed. I’m not the first

an independent woman, unburdened

refused to believe anything

“I didn’t lie to you. The pictures you saw were only captured during the times when Helen

bit her lip, remaining

allowed her into this house. Besides, she was sent back to the hospital after just one

fingertips and soft palm as if he were stroking a kitten’s fur. “The reason I had Horace buy those photos is to

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