Someone had intentionally switched it off.

Theodore's expression turned stern as he mulled over the situation, his stare fixed on the screen.

It seemed Helen had become more rebellious than he had anticipated.

His gaze then drifted downwards, and he noticed a chain of missed calls -all from Ariana. His demeanor softened.

He understood that deep down, Ariana still held concerns for him, and her calls were a testament to it.

If that was the case, Theodore decided he wouldn't allow Ariana to slip away from his life, whatever it took.

He toyed with the rabbit pendant hanging from his phone, his gaze pensive and intense.

If insisting on terminating the pregnancy meant losing Ariana-then he could concede to Let the children live.

Even if their children were destined to endure a condition akin to his, a life filled with pain and challenges that an ordinary person should never have to endure.

But so what? It was their fate to bear.

As long as Ariana was content, as long as she chose to stay by his side, whatever befell their children was acceptable.

His nature was inherently self-centered.

He had always prioritized his own needs. When weighed against those who hadn't yet entered his life, Ariana's significance to him was unparalleled.

Theodore averted his gaze, instructing the driver to proceed towards Ariana's apartment complex. He ascended the stairs alone, choosing to wait within the confines of her apartment for her return.

However, as time trickled away without a trace of her, anxiety crept into Theodore's mind, compelling him to dial her number once again.

The phone was still switched off.

In an instant, Theodore was consumed by restlessness and worry. But then he considered that perhaps Ariana, still bristling with anger, had effectively blacklisted him.

The mere thought of this elicited another painful throb in his head, causing his surroundings to blur.

Theodore fumbled in his pocket and retrieved two pills, but upon tasting them, he instantly realized something was amiss. They tasted akin to vitamin tablets.

His suspicion instantly landed on Ariana. Who else had the audacity and access to meddle with his medication?