While Sadie spoke, Ariana approached Holden. The ringing in her ears from the car accident hadn't subsided, but she heard every word from Sadie loud and clear.

With tears streaming down her face, she gazed up at the man she had yearned for helplessly and hoarsely whispered, "Theodore."

Blood was still slowly trickling down from the cut across her forehead, but she couldn't take her eyes off the guy in front of her.

Seeing her in such a state, Holden felt a wrenching pain in his chest, leaving him breathless.

His hand trembled slightly as he slowly reached out, yearning to touch Ariana.