Helen appeared to find it amusing as she turned her head and smirked sinisterly at Ariana.

"Yes, we were best friends, which is why I personally pushed her down the building to help her put an end to her fucking miserable life! She should be grateful to me even in the afterlife!"

Ariana stood frozen for a moment, her heart sinking Like a stone as she unraveled the truth: Marley's tragic fate had been sealed by the hands of Helen!

Rage engulfed her, and her breath came in furious gasps.

For years, Theodore carried the burden of guilt over Marley's demise unaware that the malevolent deceiver was always at his side, reaping undeserved rewards.

In the heat of the moment, Helen's patience wore thin, and she discarded the facade of civility. Tossing aside the doll, she brandished a gleaming knife, advancing menacingly towards Ariana, poised to strike.

Suddenly, the distant sound of a car's engine echoed, interrupting her sinister approach.

Confusion clouded her eyes with fear as she peered out the window.

How could a car find its way to this desolate place?

Her heart pounding, Helen cautiously Looked outside, only to recognize Theodore's familiar vehicle parked below!

Frustration gnawed at her, furious that Theodore had located Ariana so effortlessly.

“How did Theodore find this place? You must have a tracker on you!"

Baffled by how Theodore found them, Helen lashed out, accusing Ariana of carrying a tracking device. Although Ariana was unaware of such a device, the possibility didn't seem far-fetched, given Theodore's resourcefulness.

Refusing to let Theodore rescue Ariana easily, Helen clutched the knife tightly, aiming for Ariana's vulnerable belly!

But fate had other plans, and Ariana managed to break free from her bindings just in time. She scrambled to her feet and spun about in the blink of an eye to avoid Helen's assault.

However, the structure had been abandoned, and the ground was littered with rocks and steel. Ariana was completely unfamiliar with the surroundings. After just a few steps of running, she tripped over a stone and fell to the ground.

Seizing the opportunity, Helen grabbed Ariana by the hair and dragged her back.

With vengeance in her eyes, Helen lunged, her fingers entwined in Ariana's hair, the knife inching closer to its target.

Yet, salvation emerged through shattered glass and a gunshot's resounding echo.

Theodore burst through the window! His arrival was swift, his breathing labored, yet his aim was unwavering; the shot found its mark in Helen's shoulder!