However, he soon found out.

Ariana then removed her laptop, thermos, umbrella, scarf, and four bottles of various vitamins from her bag.

She picked up a bottle labeled "Vitamin E", shook it, and took out the last two white pills. Next, she added the medicine Tyler had given her to the bottle.

Tyler was taken aback. No wonder Theodore was unaware of Ariana's pregnancy.

She had an arsenal of tricks to maintain her secret.

He wasn't sure if he should pity Theodore or revel in his obliviousness.

After repacking her bag, Ariana patted it and said to Tyler, "Let's head back to the hotel."

On the return journey, Tyler assisted Ariana with her bag. He sat on the opposite side of the back seat, appearing glum and displeased, a departure from his usual demeanor.

Ariana had been discreetly watching him the whole time. She assumed his discontent stemmed from the film shoot, so she consoled him, "Don't let the director's comments get to you. He's aligned with Cole, and they'll undoubtedly try to make things difficult for you."

“I'm aware." Tyler grinned.

"I'm not dwelling on them. I'm just pondering what we'll eat later. I'm starving."

"Really?" Ariana eyed him skeptically.

Tyler earnestly nodded, "Yes."

“That's a relief." Feeling reassured, Ariana started browsing her phone.

Unbeknownst to her, as soon as she lowered her gaze, the cheerfulness in Tyler's eyes faded into desolation. She didn't realize that the young man had recently experienced an emotional rollercoaster, from falling in love to heartbreak the next.

Perhaps this was the remorse of unrequited love. He sighed quietly and stared out the window, disheartened.

Upon returning to the hotel, the last glimmers of daylight vanished, and night descended.

Tyler escorted Ariana to her room before rushing off to film the upcoming scene.

"I've ordered a nutritious meal for you. It'll be delivered shortly," he informed her.

Ariana shook her head.