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?”

words, and she responded sharply, “What?

air, “I didn’t mean that. I simply believe there isn’t much to do here, and it’s

you here?”

refusing

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

blanket, Ariana directed her gaze towards Theodore.

gaze on Theodore, her heart pounding like a drum in her

face, her fingers involuntarily clenched the quilt, betraying her

witnessing a repeat of the last time when Theodore was consumed by a whirlwind of emotions triggered by the

trust him and rest easier if she knew he hadn’t returned to

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

welled up within her Like a rising tide, threatening to

fought back the tears, refusing to

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