Ariana forced a smile, turning her gaze towards Sonia.

"You don't have to worry about me. Right now, all I want is to raise my boy and witness him grow up."

Sonia sensed the forced nature of the smile and longed to offer more comfort, but she found herself unsure of where to begin. This matter seemed beyond her ability to meddle.

“By the way, what are your plans now that you're back?" Sonia swiftly changed the subject, gently wiping the table as she asked.

Ariana replied as she tidied up the dishes, "I plan to shift the focus of my media production work to our country. It's already in the preparation stage."