Without even casting a glance at Brielle, Theodore led Ariana away, leaving the other woman trembling with anger.

As she watched the couple walk away, Brielle knew that there was no point in following them, as Theodore's cold gaze made it clear that her attempts to incite them had been in vain.

As they rode back to the lavish Anderson family's mansion, the silence between Ariana and Theodore was suffocating.

He sat there, still and calm, with his eyes closed as if he was Lost in deep thought or slumber.

The only sounds that could be heard were the rustling of their clothes and the steady sound of their breathing.

Ariana's mind was in a whirlwind of confusion and uncertainty. She felt uneasy, fidgeting in her seat and stealing glances at Theodore from time to time to see if he was awake.

She knew she had to break the silence, but the words wouldn't come out. Finally, she mustered the courage to speak, but her voice was barely above a whisper. Theodore didn't react, and the silence hung heavily between them Like a thick fog.

At her third attempt, Theodore's eyes suddenly snapped open, and they locked eyes.

Ariana froze for a second, her heart beating faster as she met his gaze. She blinked, coughed awkwardly, and turned away in embarrassment.

“Don't get me wrong. I didn't peep at you. I just want to ask you something."

Theodore's lips quirked into a smile, his eyes glinting with amusement.

“What do you want to ask?"

Ariana hesitated for a moment, her mind racing with questions she wanted to ask him. Finally, she blurted out, "Why did you say that to Brielle? Don't you want a divorce?"

Theodore smiled, and his voice was soft as he said, "What do you think? Is it because I have a crush on you?"

Ariana's face turned bright red, and she stammered, “What are you talking about? That's ridiculous."

Her heart skipped a beat at Theodore's teasing words. The heat rose to her cheeks as she fumbled for a reply.

Theodore's fingers suddenly tightened around her chin, forcing her to look up at him. His eyes were icy, his voice biting.

“Don't be foolish, Ariana. I will never have feelings for you. You'd better not entertain such fanciful notions."

Theodore's demeanor was as icy as a winter storm, a stark contrast to his earlier more amicable demeanor at the Edwards family's house. Ariana felt a flush of embarrassment as she confronted him with a question.

“Why did you come to the Edwards family's house and help me so much?" she asked.