It was apparent that Helen knew him well, and Ariana fell silent. All of a sudden, she didn't want to say anything. She turned on her heel and left the kitchen.

“Ariana.”

Theodore's voice was unusually earnest as he called out to her, but Ariana didn't turn back and made a quick dash upstairs.

Frowning, Theodore watched her retreat, his heart heavy with concern.

Helen, who had been observing the scene from the sidelines, couldn't help but smirk to herself. She put on a pitiful facade as Theodore turned to her.