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?”

and she responded sharply, “What? Are you

Theodore hesitated, his helpless reply hanging in the air, “I didn’t

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

remained silent, refusing to

felt annoyance surging within her chest. Frustration compelled her to dismiss Theodore and she settled herself on

directed her gaze towards Theodore. In

anxiously fixed her gaze on Theodore,

face, her fingers involuntarily clenched the quilt,

was consumed by a whirlwind

hadn’t returned

Theodore’s features before he retreated into an impenetrable silence as if conceding to

up within her Like a rising tide, threatening

the tears, refusing to expose

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