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Chapter 256
Chapter 256
Chapter: 256
“Theodore...” Helen gasped, her disbelief evident. She was at a loss for words. Theodore refused to acknowledge Helen’s existence any longer and left.
Helen’s hands shook with anger, but she could not muster the courage to speak out.
The next day, after packing up her stuff, Ariana paced around her room. She was dreading the thought of confronting Theodore about her departure, and she was trying to figure out a way to slip away unnoticed.
She couldn't bear the idea of angering him, or worse, being stopped from leaving.
Ariana spent a long time nervously peeking out the window, searching for a sign of Theodore’s departure, but his car was still there.
In the garden, Judy was supervising the landscaping team, giving them directions ‘on how to move some of the plants around. When she caught sight of Ariana standing by the window, she assumed that Ariana was looking for Theodore.
“Ma'am, are you looking for Mr. Anderson?” she asked.
Ariana was startled by the sudden interruption, and her mind was still preoccupied with thoughts of how to escape undetected. She hesitated for a moment before answering, feeling a pang of guilt for keeping her plans hidden from everyone.
Judy, who was busy in the garden, had no idea about Ariana’s plan to escape from the mansion. Thinking that Ariana was looking for Theodore, she kindly informed her of his whereabouts. “Mr. Anderson took Miss Clarke to the hospital for a regular check-up early in the morning and won't be back until the evening. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to call him.”
“Got it.” Ariana breathed a sigh of relief, grateful for the unexpected luck that Theodore was not around. She then smiled awkwardly and closed the window.
She suddenly felt like she was a fool. She had been waiting for Theodore to leave the house for so long, but it turned out he had left for the hospital with Helen early in the morning.
She had promised herself to not feel sad anymore, but the feeling of disappointment had consumed her. She sat on the sofa, sulking in despair for a long time. She didn’t leave until the sound of silence took over the garden.
March’s rising temperature had gone unnoticed until Ariana stepped into the taxi, feeling a layer of sweat on her forehead. She was unsure if it was due to the weather or her anxiety.
Finally, she successfully evaded Judy’s prying eyes and left the Anderson family’s mansion with her belongings. Before heading to her office, she put her luggage in her rented apartment.
Sarah was lounging in the office chair, humming the melody of her latest song.
Upon seeing Ariana, she sat up straight with a hint of guilt. “Why are you here today? Isn’t it your day off?” Ariana tried to keep her voice steady. “I've moved my luggage out. | came here to pass the time.” © Not noticing the guilty look on Sarah’s face, Ariana sat in her chair and began checking her overflowing mailbox.
Ever since Sarah had made it big, invitations from advertisement agencies, variety show production teams, and even film and television crews poured in non-stop.
As Ariana sifted through the various scripts that had come in, she couldn’t help but wonder if Sarah would be interested in acting. “Do you want to act in a film? Maybe you can gain something new if you broaden the scope,” she suggested.
Sarah skimmed through the scripts that Ariana had picked out for her, but she didn’t find them intriguing. “These scripts won’t suit me,” she said with a shrug. “I am just a singer, and I’m not sure if I’m good enough to act. | should leave that job to professionals. Instead, | would prefer to channel my energy toward making an exceptional album. If things go well, | would love to hold a grand concert.”
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