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Chapter 729
Chapter 729
Chapter: 729
Cupping her tear-stained face, Theodore hesitated, wrestling with his own inner turmoil. At last, he sighed and embraced her in his arms.
“Give me a Little more time,” he entreated, his voice a gentle plea, brimming with sincerity. “Can you wait just a Little longer? Soon, everything will be resolved, and | will reveal my whole self to you-my past and my future.”
Ariana buried her face in his chest, her tears staining his shirt, searing a mark on his heart.
Given the path ahead still was a little obscured, Theodore knew that now was not the time for complete disclosure. There was one more step to take, one more veil to lift.
Gradually, Ariana’s emotions steadied. Since Theodore told her that, she saw no need to press the matter. She had waited patiently for so long, and a few more days would not sway her resolve.
Having shed tears, Ariana couldn't help but feel a tinge of embarrassment and awkwardness. Pushing Theodore gently away, she retreated to the bathroom to freshen herself up.
Observing her retreating figure, Theodore’s gaze softened, finding solace in the adorable expression that graced Ariana’s face. A smile curved his Lips as he watched her, appreciating her resilience even in moments of vulnerability.
Ariana quickly finished her ablutions, and her mind was now more serene than before. She decided to Lie down on the bed in the only available room, and so she no longer harbored the same reservations.
When Theodore returned from his own ablutions, he found Ariana lying on the bed with her back to him. He looked at her for a moment before deciding to make his way to the couch for the night.
Ariana coughed softly and then shifted slightly to make room for him in the bed. Theodore hesitated for a fleeting moment before comprehension dawned upon him.
Gazing at her form sprawled on the bed, Theodore smiled widely. He had missed her Lately, and he couldn't deny the pull that beckoned him.
Swiftly drying his hair, he Lay beside Ariana, wrapping his arms around her.
Theodore enfolded Ariana in an embrace, nestling his face in her hair.
Its scent brought him solace, washing over him Like a gentle breeze, as he drew her closer into the safety of his arms. “Hmm? Have you been eating more lately? You've gained weight!”
Ariana was startled by Theodore’s words, her belly now becoming increasingly difficult to hide. She instinctively pushed his hand away, turned her head, and fixed him with a fierce glare. “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all,” she snapped. “Just shut up and go to sleep.”
Theodore chuckled softly and rested his head on her back, closing his eyes.
Feeling Theodore grow still behind her, Ariana breathed a small sigh of relief. She gently touched her belly and stole a quick glance at Theodore, trying not to arouse his suspicion.
He appeared to be in a deep slumber, his breathing gentle and steady. Rarely did she see him so relaxed, and Ariana’s gaze softened unconsciously. She softly called out his name, “Theodore?” There was no response, confirming that he was truly asleep.
Ariana turned and reached out, lightly poking Theodore’s face.
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