But Ariana could see the cruelty behind his composure.

From an outside look, the Anderson family was an affluent and prestigious family without many flaws. But, in reality, the family was rotten to the core. Many of its members have attempted to undermine Theodore and seize power for themselves no matter what it took.

To put it bluntly, when Theodore became a disabled man, the most delighted by the news were likely Darian and Jasper.

Did Theodore not care about all of that?

As Ariana gazed at him in silence, a gloominess came over her. She couldn't help but feel sorry for him.