Chapter: 728

Theodore ascended the stairs to the second floor, and the refreshing scent of bamboo wafted into her nostrils. It dawned on her that her feet were unharmed, and she couldn’t help but wonder why she was still being carried.

“Put me down; I can walk on my own.”

Theodore reluctantly eased his grip, allowing Ariana to regain her footing and venture forward independently.

She stood at the doorway, her eyes scanning the room with a discerning gaze.

The layout was simple yet immaculate. A gentle scent of bamboo incense permeated the air, swirling in delicate wisps of smoke and enveloping the space in a warm, tranquil ambiance.

“I have arranged for a weekly cleaning service, ensuring the utmost cleanliness in this place. You can feel at ease here,” Theodore explained, his voice carrying a casual tone. He then inquired, “When do you plan on departing?”

responded sharply, “What? Are you trying to kick me out

was a momentary pause as Theodore hesitated, his helpless reply hanging in the air, “I

are you here?” Ariana’s gaze pierced through him, awaiting

refusing

offer no additional words, Ariana felt annoyance surging within her chest. Frustration compelled her to dismiss Theodore and she settled herself on the edge

in the plushness of the blanket, Ariana directed her gaze towards Theodore. In a calm and measured tone, she declared, “I have no

gaze on Theodore, her heart pounding

her face, her fingers involuntarily clenched the quilt, betraying her hidden

last time when Theodore was consumed by a whirlwind of emotions triggered by the mere mention of that name, and yearning for Theodore to say that

knew he hadn’t

features before he retreated into an impenetrable

welled up within her Like a rising

back the tears, refusing to expose her

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