Noticing Tyler comfortably integrating with the new crew, Ariana sighed with relief.

As they engrossed themselves in the script reading, she navigated her wheelchair outside, desiring some fresh air.

Ariana had always assumed that Theodore made maneuvering a wheelchair look easy and seamless. However, it wasn't until she found herself in one that she understood how challenging it could be. Even a simple carpet or a small threshold was enough to nearly cause her to topple over.

The hotel, boasting five stars, provided not only accommodation but also hosted various banquets and meetings.

While exploring the top floor, Ariana admired the various paintings that adorned the walls. After a while, her hands began to ache from handling the wheelchair, so she instinctively pressed a button, causing the chair to accelerate and subsequently get entangled in a carpet.

Before she could recover her balance, she found herself lunging forward. In that crucial moment, someone caught her just in time.

Pale with fear, Ariana clutched the man's sleeve and tried to regain her footing. As she looked up to thank her rescuer, she found him to be a familiar face. She exclaimed, "It's you, Dr. Chadwick!"

Mitchel wore a serious frown, resembling an elderly scholar deep in thought.

“Where is your husband? How could he allow you, a pregnant woman with a mobility issue, to roam around here?"

Embarrassed, Ariana found Mitchel's straightforwardness unchanged.

Preferring not to discuss her personal affairs, she offered an excuse, "I just stepped out for some fresh air. I didn't expect the difficulty of maneuvering a wheelchair."

“Did you come here alone?" Mitchel assisted her back into the wheelchair and readjusted its settings.

"If you're not familiar with the wheelchair, it would be safer to control it manually.”

"I understand, thank you." Ariana gave a polite smile. After considering for a moment, she added, "I'm here with friends. They are currently occupied, so I'm just killing time."

Following a beep, the wheelchair's settings were reset. Mitchel took a step back and suggested, "Give it a try.”

Fumbling for the button, Ariana chose the "automatic drive" mode. The speed of the wheelchair noticeably slowed down, now resembling a regular walking pace.

"Thank you, Dr. Chadwick." Ariana appeared like a child who had just been gifted a new toy, her eyes sparkling with fascination. Even though the manual mode was safer, she found the automatic mode more appealing because it was less taxing.

Mitchel responded softly before glancing at his wristwatch.

Noticing this, Ariana paused in her exploration of the wheelchair to ask.

"What brings you here, Dr. Chadwick?"