"What?" Ariana gasped in shock.

This was beyond Ariana's expectations. She thought Darian and Jasper were the reason why Theodore didn't want a child. However, there appeared to be other reasons.

"What if you meet someone you like in the future?" Ariana asked curtly.

She felt heartbroken at the thought of Theodore falling in love with another woman in the future.

Her head drooped, and she felt at a loss for words.

Theodore gazed at her quietly and lowered his eyelids slightly to conceal the complex emotions in his eyes. After a long silence, he replied, "I don't like children."

"I see," Ariana replied. The disappointment in her tone was unmistakable.

Theodore frowned and added coldly, "My relationship with Darian is a good example of why I don't want children. I don't want my child to be like me."

“Of course, it won't. You are not Darian," she retorted subconsciously. She wanted to persuade Theodore again, but he didn't want to continue the conversation. He tured to look out the window, treating her as invisible.

Ariana became depressed. She leaned against the window and stared outside listlessly, waiting for the car to stop.

The car bypassed the viaduct and went out of the city center. Soon, she fell asleep while watching the flashing neon lights along the city.

When she woke up again, the car just pulled over. She rubbed her eyes and got out of the car, only to find they were not back at the apartment. It turned out Theodore took her to a restaurant for dinner.

Ariana was in a bad mood and had no appetite, but the domineering Theodore dragged her inside.

This restaurant was exclusive, with only four private rooms named Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. When they entered the Spring Room, they found it elegantly designed and had exceptional soundproofing.

While Ariana and Theodore sat opposite each other, neither of them spoke.

Within minutes, the dishes were served. She poked her salad and tasted it. To her surprise, it was delicious, and she felt much better.

Just then, a plate of fish was served. Ariana eagerly scooped a portion of fish for herself, but she felt her stomach churn as soon as she swallowed it.

She felt like vomiting. Covering her mouth, she rushed to the bathroom in the private room.

Theodore hurried after her and asked nervously, "What's wrong? Are you sick?"

While Ariana was vomiting, she came to a sudden realization from Theodore's question.