After ending the call, he stood, addressing Ariana, “I have some business to attend to. You should rest."

She ignored him, turning her back to him without a word. Sighing, he exited the room, leaving Ariana alone.

Once the door closed behind him, Ariana's resolve crumbled. Overwhelmed by the situation, she couldn't hold back her tears. She had expected Theodore might suggest an abortion, but the reality of it was harder to accept than she'd anticipated. She loved him, and these children were a product of their Love, not a pawn to be used. She had been Looking forward to the birth of their children.

Theodore's ruthlessness was something she couldn't reconcile with.

She felt a sharp ache in her heart. She had told herself that if Theodore didn't want the children, she'd leave with them. However, the thought of leaving him was equally painful. She was lost, unsure of what to do next.