Horace knew that if Theodore didn't show up soon, he might be on the fast track to divorce. He might indeed lose his wife.

Finally, under the concerned gazes of Judy and Horace, Ariana turned to Sarah.

“May I stay with you?"

“Of course, my home is always open to you," Sarah responded with a smile, her heart harboring contempt for Theodore. She then departed with Ariana to her residence.

An hour later, Ariana found herself standing stiffly at the entrance of Sarah's flat, scrutinizing the house number repeatedly.