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.

announced, “I’m heading for

“Okay.”

followed

aback, she

Theodore stepped in.

behavior started to make sense. His constant proximity, as if he was worried she’d disappear, was he feeling insecure due to the

‘ou, you are—”

to fit the Theodore she knew. Unable to decipher his actions, her mind

the only chance

rang in her head, fearing he’d seen Mitchel’s text. She made a beeline for the phone, but just as she was

Ariana pulled back her hand, forcing an awkward smile onto

were in the shower, so I picked up for

gaze locked

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