"You knew how scared I was, yet you still push yourself too hard," she reprimanded him gently.

"Physiotherapy takes time and patience. Why are you rushing things?"

Theodore's eyes met hers, his expression softening as he said, “I promise, I won't do it again."

Ariana was stunned by Theodore's uncharacteristic obedience.

But, she didn't let it stop her from voicing her concerns.

With a hint of annoyance in her voice, she scolded, "Don't think I haven't noticed your rush to recover. You just want to stand on your feet early so that you can uncover my secret. The process of physiotherapy can't be rushed. You need to take it slow and find a professional to help you. Don't act impulsively again. Otherwise, you would get hurt..."

Theodore gazed into Ariana's eyes, filled with worry for him, and listened to her every word. Overwhelmed by her love and care for him, he leaned in and pressed his lips against hers.

Ariana was taken aback as Theodore's lips pressed against hers.

Before she could react, he deepened the kiss.

With determined force, Theodore pried open her lips, dominating her senses and filling her thoughts with his presence.

This was the first time they had kissed with such passion and intensity.

Though Ariana initially struggled against his embrace, she found herself powerless to resist Theodore's strength and soon found herself fully yielding to the moment.

Their bodies were alight with fervent heat, and the sound of their pounding hearts filled the air as they were consumed by an intimate passion.

As the kiss intensified, the sound of the door being abruptly opened interrupted the intimate moment. Ariana immediately jolted back to reality, her eyes locking onto the figure of Horace standing hesitantly at the door, his hand covering his eyes in embarrassment.

“I'LL come back later."

I'm sorry to interrupt," Horace mumbled.

With urgency, Ariana pushed Theodore away and quickly rose to her feet, calling out to Horace before he could leave, "Your boss has had a mishap. Please come and help him up."

Horace cleared his throat and was momentarily stunned by the fiery gaze of Theodore.

Ariana had turned around to face the wall. She was lost in the moment, her cheeks still aglow and her breath still ragged.

Despite Theodore's menacing expression, Horace summoned the courage to cautiously assist the man back to his bed.