She choked and was unable to continue. She didn't want to break down in tears and make a fool of herself here.

But ever since she found out she was expecting, she had been unable to hold back her tears.

Theodore, his heart heavy with sorrow, approached Ariana, gently wiping away the cascading tears on her face.

“Please, don't cry," he murmured softly, his voice a soothing balm.

"My ties with her are not what you imagine."