Chapter: 620

Theodore, however, was oblivious to her emotional turmoil. He hoisted her up with ease, righted the toppled wheelchair with a foot, and carefully settled her back in it.

He removed his suit jacket, gently draping it over her bare knees.

The tenderness in his actions contrasted with his frosty demeanor.

His caring gestures tamed Ariana’s anger and sent her heart pounding in her chest.

She was at war with herself—torn between the happiness she felt in his presence and the anger over his past actions and lies.

medical expertise, she didn’t want him, or anyone else, to witness her

silence, neither willing to break it, each waiting for the other

wheelchair, nervously clutched her coat, her gestures growing

an overwhelming weight upon Ariana’s

prolonged eye contact with him, Ariana’s gaze wandered, her mind filled with unease. She silently cursed, wondering if he

something was amiss. She raised her eyes

question; she was simply curious. In the past, Theodore had always been the one standing while Ariana sat. The sudden reversal of roles unsettled

lips, Ariana

hardened. He appeared colder, devoid

her parched lips and stumbled over her words. “I didn’t mean it that

know.” Theodore remained silent, dropping to one knee to examine her

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