After thoroughly turning the bag upside down, she confirmed that the medicine bottle was not inside. Relief flooded her senses.

Ariana pondered whether Holden's words held any truth, realizing she couldn't allow Theodore to continue taking the medicine until everything became clear.

Returning to bed and facing Theodore, Ariana snuggled closer to him.

She closed her eyes and peacefully succumbed to a deep slumber.

Once Ariana had fallen asleep, Theodore, lying beside her, slowly opened his eyes.