However, why had he been visiting her in secret? Why wouldn't he let her see him each time he came? And why had she experienced a sense of familiarity when they talked?

There were other details that made Ariana tremble subconsciously.

She had constantly believed it was her own yearning, thinking she was overanalyzing and imagining the resemblance between Holden and Theodore.

But now, she couldn't comprehend why Holden bore an uncanny resemblance to Theodore. She was sad that she had such a realization just as Holden was about to marry Sadie.

If Holden truly had been Theodore, there would have been ample opportunities for him to recognize her. So, why hadn't he? And why was he marrying Sadie now?