However, Ariana's heart still ached. Before her eyes became misty, she talked herself out of it.

“Get a grip, Ariana. It's for the best. Theodore would have hated you more if you had gotten pregnant," she murmured to herself.

After washing up and putting on fresh clothes, she went downstairs and sat at the table. She whispered, "I just got my period, so I'm not pregnant."

The entire dining room became silent as soon as she finished speaking. Only the clinking of cutlery could be heard.

Ariana lowered her head, not wanting to see how Theodore's expression would change. Despite the pep talk she gave herself in the bathroom, she still had inexplicable mixed feelings.