Rows of adorable baby clothes and tiny shoes greeted Ariana's eyes, and she couldn't resist running her fingers over the soft fabrics and delicate designs. Her heart filled with excitement and anticipation as she imagined the possibility of one day needing these precious items.

Just as Ariana was engrossed in admiring the baby items, Theodore returned to find her brimming with joy. She happily Linked her arm with his, eager to share her discoveries.

“Look at these clothes, which one do you think is cuter?"

Theodore tenderly caressed her head and smiled affectionately.

"They are all cute. If you Like them, why not get them all?"

Ariana hesitated for a moment, touched by his generous offer. In that instant, she couldn't help but draw a parallel between Theodore and the dashing CEOs she had read about in romance novels - Lavishly spending to please their loved ones.

However, reality soon grounded her thoughts. The Anderson family had experienced financial setbacks, and despite Theodore being well-off, it couldn't compare to their previous opulence.

Concern creased Ariana's forehead, and she decided to inquire cautiously, “How is our financial situation now? Perhaps we should be a Little more prudent."

With a lighthearted grin, Theodore couldn't resist chuckling at Ariana's earnest expression, and playfully, he pinched her cheek with tenderness.

"Don't worry, my dear," he reassured her, reaching for baby essentials as a heartfelt sign of his unwavering commitment.

“I can take care of my wife and our future."

Ariana felt her worries dissolve like morning mist as she beheld Theodore's loving gesture. Together, they continued their delightful shopping spree.

Stepping out of the bustling mall, Ariana stood by the roadside, patiently waiting for Theodore to fetch the car. As she watched the passing pedestrians, her heart swelled at the sight of families strolling together, young children gripping colorful balloons and snacks, their exuberance palpable as they frolicked around their parents. Tenderly, she placed her hand on her small belly, her mind drifting into daydreams of the blissful future that awaited them with their own children.

The prospect of creating a nurturing and loving home had always been her cherished dream, and now, it felt within reach, like a shimmering star beckoning her onward.

Unbeknownst to her, however, Theodore's heart was brimming with anguish beneath his composed exterior.

The doctor's recent revelation weighed heavily on him, revealing that Ariana's health condition was more severe than they had initially believed. As a result, they had to postpone the surgery for a week or so.

To compound Theodore's distress, the babies had reached a critical stage where the procedure could potentially harm Ariana’s body, jeopardizing her chances of conceiving in the future.

Theodore understood all too well Ariana's profound Longing to become a mother, and the mere thought of her enduring this pain tore at his heartstrings. He dreaded the idea of her making a self-sacrificing choice to protect their unborn children, even if it meant compromising her own well-being.

With a heavy heart, Theodore couldn't bring himself to share this heart-wrenching truth with Ariana. Instead, he chose to bear the burden of this information alone, concealing his own emotional turmoil behind a facade of smiles as they continued their day together.

Yet, deep within, Theodore grappled with an overwhelming sense of guilt. He couldn't shake the gnawing feeling that, in due course, Ariana might come to resent him for keeping the truth hidden from her.