Inhaling deeply to regain her composure, Ariana engaged in careful contemplation.

Considering that the bedroom and media room were her usual haunts at Theodore's place, it was logical to assume that he wouldn't stash something he didn't want her to discover in those areas.

This train of thought led Ariana to conclude that her search should extend beyond those places and into the Living room.

Crossing into the living room, Ariana noticed the adjacent open kitchen, a space she had also often frequented in the past, which meant she'd find nothing there.

Reflecting on her past oversights, she realized that the most inconspicuous places were often the most overlooked.