Following a prolonged silence, Theodore spoke.

"Does it truly matter whether I like you or not? Ariana, I assure you that you will always remain my wife, and I will never entertain affection for another woman. I can fulfill all your desires. Why are you so insistent on an answer, even secretly plotting to leave me and file for divorce?"

Hearing his words, Ariana was momentarily stunned. It then dawned on her that Theodore had discovered the divorce papers. Perhaps it was when the police returned her bag after the car accident and Theodore found them inside. No wonder he had appeared troubled all of a sudden in the hospital that day.

She pressed her lips together and declared, "Yes, I want to divorce you."

Theodore was shocked by how firmly Ariana used the word "divorce."