Chapter: 791

Theodore, mostly indifferent to others’ affairs, asked curiously, “What’s the matter?”

“It’s nothing major. Sarah expressed her desire to have a child with Aziel.” As Ariana said this, she felt a twinge of guilt. Using Sarah as a pretext was her only recourse, considering she was the only one in a committed relationship in their circle.

“And?” Theodore was still at a loss to see the relevance of Sarah and Aziel’s decision to their conversation.

He regarded Ariana silently before asking, “Do you want a child?”

Ariana fell silent once more. Theodore’s ambiguous reaction made her hesitant. Instead of a direct answer, she ventured, “I am fond of children.”

Upon hearing this, Theodore remained unruffled. He nodded and suggested calmly, “We could consider adoption.”

fluttered with astonishment. She peered up at Theodore and blurted out, “Can’t we have

softened as he gently caressed her head,

sank, and she refrained from

arms, a whirlpool

instincts told her that Theodore might not react favorably if she

to continue the discussion. Nestling her head deeper into the pillow,

she closed her eyes, bringing

turmoil. The exhaustion of the day had taken its

up until noon. Waking groggily, she found Theodore absent and a note left for her on the bedside

said, “I am off to

set it aside. Her thoughts were instantly drawn to her pregnancy, prompting her to nervously rake

apprehensive, Ariana was

had to make a decision soon, lest the window for

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