Ariana jerked her head up, and even with her eyes clouded with tears, she thought she saw Theodore standing there.

ALL the pent-up feelings of fear, sorrow, and longing came rushing out like water escaping a broken dam.

Was this just another cruel trick played by her mind? Why did this vision feel so sharp, so tangible?

If her mind’s escape was to weave these delusions and let her see him again, maybe that wouldn’t be so bad.

The buzzing in Ariana’s ears was deafening, making the man’s words a distant murmur. When he knelt down next to her, she couldn’t help but wrap her arms around him, releasing a sob that seemed to come from her very soul.

“Is that you? Why’d you take so long?” Her voice was raw, reflecting the chaos inside.

paused, his hand almost reaching hers. He’d just wrapped up his duties and was looking forward to meeting the new child psychologist. But all he

be too far. Following the faint sounds, he stumbled upon the bathroom

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she was. Ariana’s face, stained with tears, caught in the faint light. For a second, he wondered if he was seeing things. But her unmistakable voice and the scent he remembered so well made him realize she was really there, and she was in

get a better look at her face, but Ariana wasn’t letting him. She held on tight, her cries echoing softly

twinge of pain in his chest. Holden’s frustration started to evaporate. He began to lift his hand, aiming to comfort her, but

I miss you so much,” Ariana said, her voice trembling

of anger surging in him, powerful and wild. His brow

be her late husband,

away, but propriety held him back. Before he could make a move, Ariana’s head tilted back, and

find the doctor.” His eyes landed on Ariana, and

He shot a stern look at Shawn and said, “Don’t

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