Every human being was consumed by emotions and desires. The old Theodore had been numb to life, only experiencing a sense of being alive when he pushed his body to the limit with continuous work, but he was genuinely worn out.

Ariana came into his life unexpectedly, but she brought color and vibrancy to his world.

He could no longer tolerate a world solely composed of black and white.

So, no matter there was love between them or not, Theodore refused to let her slip away fromhim.

In the past, Darian would always speak of love, professing his adoration for Theodore's mother and uttering sweet nothings. Regardless of the promises he made, they didn't prevent him from seeking pleasure elsewhere, engaging in affairs with other women, and ultimately fathering a child out of wedlock.