Chapter: 726

With her neck proudly straightened, Rin wagged her tail even more energetically, evoking a growing fondness within Ariana. She couldn’t resist petting Rin a few more times, gradually viewing her as a loyal and obedient companion, no Longer harboring fear.

However, Ariana’s emotions remained somewhat complicated after Theodore’s earlier revelation.

As she absentmindedly stroked Rin without glancing at Theodore, she casually inquired, “Do you often come here?”

Only the whisper of the wind remained in the depths of the woods.

Theodore took a moment to gather his thoughts before responding with a soft, “Mhm.”

“I come here once a year.” He spoke gently, as if expressing a casual fact.

curiosity piqued as she inquired, “For

Theodore countered, “What

made Ariana feel a surge of anger and suffocation, but she managed a

opened his mouth to speak, but before any words could escape, Ariana huffed and stormed ahead,

with her as they walked. He couldn’t resist

to respond, refusing even to turn her

thought I heard someone calling me just now. Was that you?” Theodore persisted, his curiosity

he posed, Ariana remained silent,

navigate, especially the untamed mountain trail they

herself whenever the wind howled. The kerosene Lamp she had carried slipped from her grasp

them was uneven, littered with protruding branches and rocks. Ariana narrowly avoided stumbling multiple times, her feet

scratches from the unforgiving tree

returning to the damp, moldy room only served to worsen her

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