She looked away uneasily and mumbled, "I want to have the cheese toast you make for me. I'll go wash my face."

“Sure," Theodore agreed, leaving without a hint of doubt.

When he left, Ariana realized her palms were sweating from the anxiety.

After some contemplation, Ariana made up her mind to avoid Theodore for the moment and check the mail. Sneaking out, she saw Theodore busy in the kitchen as she passed the living room.

He wasn't particularly skillful, but the earnestness in his actions tugged at her heart.

Guilt washed over Ariana unexpectedly as she went past.

She didn't expect herself to doubt Theodore again, rather than Helen.

But the thought of the babies in her belly made her wary of any carelessness.

She resolved to take a peek, especially after Theodore's sudden agreement to keep the babies and the oddly smooth discussions about the surgery and child-related matters.

"This is the Last time," Ariana vowed to herself. If she misunderstood Theodore, she would apologize and place her trust in him forever.

With a tiptoe to the mailbox, Ariana took a deep breath and opened it.

Inside, she found a document that left her dumbfounded.

Bold letters adorned the top.

Agreement of Artificial Abortion!

Ariana trembled as she turned to the next page and discovered Theodore's name signed under the "family member" section.

At that moment, Ariana's mind went blank. She scrutinized the handwriting, confirming that it was indeed Theodore's authentic signature.

As she thought about how everything seemed to be going smoothly, fear gripped her soul.

The operation was scheduled for ten o'clock that morning.

Ariana convinced herself it must be a Lie, but her body refused to calm down.

Theodore's voice called her from the living room. Panicked, Ariana hastily tore the paper and discarded it in the nearby trash bin. She forced herself to return to the living room, feigning nonchalance as she joined Theodore for breakfast.