Alina also got scared. She rushed to Ariana and held her thighs tightly to protect herself.

Ariana finally understood why Alina had rushed to her earlier after going into the forest with Theodore for just a few minutes.

Theodore probably did the same to the poor girl.

Theodore thought it was so funny and he laughed. Ariana stared at him and scolded him.

"You are so childish!"

Theodore was stunned by Ariana's reproach and coughed awkwardly. He turned his face away to hide his embarrassment. He was so embarrassed that his ears were red.

He realized that what he had done today was indeed a little childish and he felt a little annoyed.

Ariana was so overjoyed seeing him like this that she forgot the whole cricket thing.

She leaned over to him with a sly smile and asked, “Hey, so Mr. Anderson can also be shy?”

Theodore flicked her forehead and pretended to be annoyed.

"Get out of my way. I'll clean up this mess!"

However, Ariana moved closer to him and said stubbornly, "I won't!"

Seeing her so stubborn, Theodore chuckled and said nothing. He just lowered his head and continued to pack up the things.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Ariana became worried and she began to wonder whether Theodore was really angry. Then, suddenly, he said in a tone full of nostalgia and sadness, “Last time I went camping, I was eight years old and I was with my mother."

Ariana felt her heart sink and her face softened. She reached out and gently stroke Theodore's hair.

The touch of Theodore's hair was a stark contrast to his cold and hard personality as his hair was particularly soft.

Ariana asked softly, "How did she pass away?”

Theodore kept silent for a long time, but his eyes were full of pain.

Seeing that, Ariana swallowed and said softly, "It's all over. You can tell me when you feel ready."

"Okay..." Theodore held her hand and said in a low voice, "I'll take you to see her later."