Ariana's voice was gentle and soothing as she spoke to Theodore. She leaned in closer to him and looked into his eyes, trying to convey her sincerity.

Thankfully, Theodore was not as strong as he used to be, and he released Ariana's wrist without resistance. With a look of uncertainty, he watched her leave the room with his dark eyes, only closing them once her figure had disappeared completely.

Ariana hurriedly searched for Horace's number in the telephone directory and dialed it from the landline. She explained the situation to him in detail.

Upon hearing that Theodore refused to go to the hospital, Horace let out a heavy sigh.

"Mrs. Anderson, there's no need to persuade him. He hates hospitals with a passion. He had no choice but to be hospitalized when he met with the previous car accidents. But for an illness like a fever, he will opt not to go."