Chapter: 808

Catching a flicker of unease cross Theodore’s usually composed face, Ariana asked nonchalantly, “Is something wrong?”

With a quick shake of his head, Theodore minimized his chat with Horace. “Nothing, just work-related stuff.”

“Alright.” Lost in her own thoughts, Ariana merely nodded.

Their usual easy conversation faded into silence as they travelled home.

Back at the apartment, Ariana intended to sneak in a quick reply to Mitchel, hoping Theodore wouldn’t notice. Yet, he was unusually attentive, hovering like a shadow. He was there with a glass of water when she was thirsty, and sat next to her, laptop in tow, while she watched TV.

Feeling increasingly uneasy, she decided to break the awkwardness.

TV, she announced, “I’m heading

“Okay.”

her surprise, Theodore followed her into the

she stuttered

Theodore stepped in. “I’LL run your

it felt odd, Ariana didn’t object. As she settled into the warm bath, Theodore’s bizarre behavior started to make sense. His constant proximity, as if he was worried

‘ou, you are—”

that didn’t seem to fit the Theodore she knew. Unable to decipher

heavily. Without her phone, the only chance to message Mitchel would be

seen Mitchel’s text. She made a beeline for the phone, but just as she was about to snatch it, she saw a phone call in progress

pulled back her hand, forcing an

you were in the shower,

Theodore’s gaze locked

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