Just then, the sound of rolling wheels approached from outside the greenhouse, followed by Theodore's familiar voice.

“Where are you, Ariana?"

Ariana hastily dropped the shackle, her face drained of color.

After getting out of the bathroom, Theodore didn't see Ariana, so he went downstairs to look for her.

The kitchen light was on and a saucepan was placed on the gas stove from which steam rose. However, there seemed to be no one in the kitchen.