Judy stopped talking as soon as she saw him. She greeted Theodore respectfully, before hurrying downstairs.

Ariana hadn't yet recovered from her embarrassment and couldn't face Theodore at the moment. She just said hello quickly and ran back to her room.

When Alina finally awoke, it was almost ten o'clock. Ariana helped the little girl put on the hat and scarf Judy had prepared upon her request. Then she took Alina to meet Molly Flynn, Sarah's mother.

Molly had been waiting for quite some time. She thanked Ariana and then she and Alina got into a taxi.

Ariana watched as it drove away, feeling a little sentimental.