“How've you been holding up? Any better? Anything troubling you?"

Ariana offered him a warm smile.

“I'm on the mend. No worries; I just need to rest up a bit."

At her words, Tyler seemed to Let go of some tension, about to engage further, when Theodore expertly intervened. Grasping Ariana's hand tightly, he suggested with a cool countenance, "Let's check out that spot over there.”

Before Ariana could even manage a goodbye to Tyler, Theodore was already leading her away. Casting a sideways glance at him, she couldn't shake off the feeling of both amusement and annoyance. Yes, Theodore was undeniably one with a streak of jealousy.