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.”

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

gaze softened as he gently

heart sank, and she refrained

whirlpool of emotions surged

told her that Theodore might not react favorably if she revealed her

the discussion. Nestling her head deeper into

closed her eyes, bringing the conversation to a

the day had taken its toll, and

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

it up. It said, “I am off to the company to

thoughts were instantly drawn to her pregnancy, prompting her to

Ariana

to make a decision soon, lest the window

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