Surprisingly, the bodyguards made no move to impede her, likely assuming she was merely stretching her legs after a meal.

A glimmer of a plan began to take shape in Ariana's mind as she realized her path was clear.

Meanwhile, Theodore was en route back to Mercy Hospital. Seated in the back, he took a moment to rest, closing his eyes as he leaned against the car seat. Adjacent to him was a blue teddy bear, a gift from Helen earlier that day.

The bear, though aged, was in pristine condition, and it held familiar traces of Marley.

Helen mentioned finding the bear among Marley's keepsakes while cleaning.