She hesitated for a moment before she finally asked, “Where is Adrian? Why did he allow you to join a love-variety show?"

When Ariana was still in Melcorn three years ago, she had learned that Adrian and Jennifer had tied the knot. They had had a grand wedding ceremony in Allemicano. The occasion had been highly publicized, and Adrian had invited many people from various media outlets to cover the news.

After their wedding, Adrian and Jennifer had settled down in Allemicano. They had not returned to Eleymond since then.

During those two years, Ariana had also been busy with her own matters, and she had not paid much attention to Adrian's and Jennifer's lives.

But judging from the relationship between Adrian and Jennifer, Ariana doubted Adrian would agree to let Jennifer join a love-variety show.

The expression on Jennifer's face froze for a moment. But she quickly regained her composure and forced a smile. She said, "I don't need his permission. We are getting divorced now."

"Divorce? What are you talking about?" Ariana stared at Jennifer, unable to hide her shock. Jennifer and Adrian had barely started their life together. Divorce seemed unimaginable.

"Yes, we're getting a divorce," Jennifer said plainly. She shrugged, trying to appear nonchalant about the situation.

“What happened between you and Adrian?" Ariana's voice was gentle, probing carefully.

Jennifer looked away. “It's just how things have turned out. We don't love each other anymore," she explained briefly, avoiding details.

Jennifer managed a casual smile at Ariana, yet Ariana saw the sadness in Jennifer's eyes.

Seeing Jennifer's attempt to stay detached reminded Ariana of her own efforts to seem unaffected by Theodore's death. She knew all too well the turmoil Jennifer was hiding.

Ariana chose not to press further, sensing that it might deepen Jennifer's distress. Instead, she simply offered a hug, a quiet gesture of support in her friend's tough time.

Jennifer patted Ariana on the back, her mood instantly lifting. She took a seat next to Ariana, flashing a smile and starting to chat.

"It's been a while since I've been back," Jennifer said. "Eleymond looks so different now. They've fixed up a lot of buildings, and it has kind of thrown me off. I nearly got lost today!"

Once she started talking about Eleymond, Jennifer couldn't hold back.

She grasped Ariana's hand, and the two chatted enthusiastically for a good while. Then, with a burst of excitement, she proposed, “How about we go shopping after this ends? I haven't had the chance yet. Let's do it together!"

"Sure," Ariana responded, her voice full of enthusiasm.

Jennifer was naturally outgoing, quickly connecting with all the guests and sparking conversations effortlessly.

The show featured six female guests. To add an element of surprise, the producers had chosen to keep the male guests' identities a secret until the show started.