Ariana's heart fluttered with astonishment. She peered up at Theodore and blurted out, “Can't we have our own child?"

Theodore remained silent this time; his gaze softened as he gently caressed her head, offering no verbal response.

Ariana's heart sank, and she refrained from pressing further.

Cradled in Theodore's arms, a whirlpool of emotions surged within her.

Her instincts told her that Theodore might not react favorably if she revealed her pregnancy at this moment.