In the midst of her tears, Ariana managed to say, "I'm lost, Sonia.

I'm utterly clueless about what to do now!"

Initially, she had fervently wished for Theodore's return, but the reality that unfolded was far more intricate than she had bargained for.

Ariana felt as though fate had played a capricious hand. The five years of yearning seemed futile now. Her heart, despite being reunited with her beloved, echoed with emptiness. Everything had changed, slipping through her fingers like grains of sand.

Sonia, in a tender embrace, shared in Ariana's sorrow, her own eyes betraying signs of tears. Words eluded her; it was as if fate had chosen to jest with them.

Nestled in Sonia's comforting arms, Ariana said, "I can't understand why it had to unravel this way. Why did Theodore have to be Holden?

And Adele, she was so cute. Sadie, she..."

Ariana's voice faltered, overwhelmed by her emotions. After a brief pause and a steadying breath, she disclosed, “Sadie is expecting again. I overheard it at the church. She's carrying Holden's child again!"

Saying this only intensified Ariana's breakdown. "What should I do?

I can't be all magnanimous. Watching him with another woman is unbearable! But now, it's too late!"

"Damn it," Sonia cursed, her frustration boiling over. Unable to contain her vexation, she spat, "Adele is so young, yet Sadie swiftly solidified her position by having another child. She and Holden are both shameless. Holden should've remained himself, away from this mess. As for Sadie, she was already deplorable, and now, she's worse than ever!"

Sonia's ire erupted, scolding Holden and Sadie mercilessly. But after her tirade, a pang of sympathy for Ariana tempered her fury. Tears welled up in Sonia's eyes as she said, “Aria, don't let this break you. Your well-being is paramount."

"I know, but I can't control myself." Ariana continued to weep and tremble.

Unable to witness her friend in such agony, Sonia held her tighter, and together, they wept for a while before regaining composure.

While wiping away her tears, Sonia asserted, "No more wallowing in tears! You can't let yourself be powerless. If that scoundrel is still entangled with Sadie, you can leave him!"

Observing Ariana's despondency, Sonia sensed her struggle to let go.

She added, "But from what I saw, it seems Holden still cares about you. Today's wedding hardly had him paying any mind to Sadie. Maybe Sadie used some trick to keep him around. Now that we know Holden is Theodore, you should go and snatch him back!"

Ariana hesitated for a moment, her voice trembling. "What about Adele?

And Sadie is pregnant again, complicating matters further."

Sonia, momentarily at a loss for words, scratched her head in frustration. Angrily, she muttered, "Why is this man so despicable?