Ariana tried to push Theodore's hand away, but he didn't allow her. After wiping away her tears, he held her hand tightly.

“Let me go!" Ariana cried angrily. She didn't want to be around him now. She was filled with hatred at the sight of him.

"Tm sorry. You can hit me and scold me all you want, but I won't let you go,”

Theodore said softly. He decided that he would not let her go. They were a couple, and he had no intention of breaking their bond.

Ariana struggled to get rid of him but to no avail. Alas, she gave up. After calming down, she said, "Many things went through my mind from the time I fainted in the fire to when I woke up. I've also noticed things I've neglected before."

Theodore had a bad feeling when he heard the calmness in her voice. He gripped her hand more tightly for fear she would leave him.

“Theodore, how did you know where I was the night I returned to the Anderson. family's house with Helen?" Ariana demanded.

Theodore's quivering lips betrayed his inner turmoil. He averted his gaze, not wanting to look into her eyes.

Ariana's heart sank at that. Theodore's reaction confirmed her suspicions.

It seemed from the beginning that Theodore had never had the slightest trust in her.

Anger and grievance piled up like a tower of cards in her heart.

Ariana extended her hand, demanding, "Your phone, please."

After a brief silence, Theodore reluctantly retrieved his phone and handed it over.

“Password?"

“Your birthday.”

Ariana's heart skipped a beat, but she maintained her stoic expression. With a poker face, she unlocked his phone and looked for the app.

To Theodore, the cellphone was a mundane tool of communication, its apps carefully categorized and color-coded, each serving a practical purpose.

However, as Ariana delved into the depths of his device, her expectations were shattered, and anxiety crept in. How could this be? Had she been mistaken all along?

At that moment, Theodore gently covered the screen with his hand, his voice a tender whisper.

"Stop looking for it. You won't find it."