He felt a growing curiosity to meet the woman who had significantly impacted Theodore's life.

"I haven't met her yet," he said thoughtfully.

Realizing that Theodore's current situation made a meeting impractical, he added, “[ understand, you don't want to come to Mistlyn right now. That's fine. I can sneak over to Eleymond to meet her."

Theodore massaged his forehead, pondering Ariana's existing resentment and coldness towards him. He was yet to reveal to her the situation with the Fredrick family, nor that he himself was the man known as Holden.

“Let's be patient for a while longer, Grandfather," Theodore sighed softly, "I haven't informed her about the Fredrick family's situation yet. I don't wish to cause her unnecessary distress."