Brielle thought to herself that Jasper was a step above that old man.

Yet, as her excitement surged, Jasper inadvertently let slip Ariana's name.

Brielle froze, consumed by envy and resentment.

Even at this moment, Jasper couldn't shake his obsession with that wretched Ariana?!

Gritting her teeth, Brielle couldn't help but wish that fucking Ariana would suffer for the rest of her life!

Ariana had scarcely managed to catch a few winks throughout the night in the hospital, as weariness enveloped her Like a heavy fog.

Restlessness and anxiety took root in her heart, churning her emotions into a tumultuous storm.

At the crack of dawn, Ariana rose from her sickbed, yearning for a breath of fresh air downstairs. When she opened the ward's door, there stood Horace, ever vigilant, like a steadfast sentinel.

Seeing Horace stationed there didn't surprise her at all. With a casual glance, she asked, "Care to accompany me downstairs for a little strovl?"

Horace, bound by Theodore's explicit orders to be by Ariana's side at all times, nodded his consent.

The duo meandered through the ground-floor garden. Noticing Ariana's pallid complexion, Horace spoke up timely.

"Boss might appear aloof on the surface, but he's not as heartless as he seems. He's always been thoughtful and considerate towards you."

Ariana remained calm, her emotions hidden beneath a serene mask.

Observing her demeanor, Horace grew increasingly uneasy, fearing that if Theodore persisted in this manner, he could perhaps reach a point of no return with Ariana.

In a hurry to explain, he added, "Boss has his own struggles too."

Ariana responded with a derisive, icy laugh, “There's no need to make him look good. If he's facing difficulties, why can't he confide in me instead of choosing to end our children?"

Witnessing the distress in both Ariana and Theodore, Horace was torn He intended to speak but ended up saying nothing.

He desperately wished to reveal Theodore's concerns about hereditary illness as the reason for wanting to terminate the pregnancy. But he knew it was Theodore's private matter, forbidden to discuss on his behalf.

With a sigh, Horace offered a comforting thought, "Your health is of utmost importance. You both need to have an honest heart-to-heart."

Ariana knew that Horace couldn't divulge much, so she remained silent.