Ariana had waited so long that she began to believe Theodore had fallen asleep.

Finally, his indifferent reply came, "It's late now. You should go to sleep. Don't stay up late."

Anger surged through Ariana, quickening her heartbeat. She sat upright on the sofa and knocked forcefully on the wall twice, but received no response.

She read Theodore's last message repeatedly, sinking deeper into a state of depression and anger. Tears streamed down her face once again.

Ever since she had been with Theodore, Ariana suspected she suffered from tear-incontinence. Anything related to Theodore would unleash an uncontrollable wave of emotions within her, rendering her delicate. Both joy and sorrow became magnified with ease.