Ariana snapped back to the present moment, nodding in agreement.

Mitchel chauffeured Ariana to her workplace, ensuring her safe entrance into the building before preparing to depart. Just as he was about to drive away, his phone rang.

On the other end was his mother, Theresa Bentley.

Mitchel answered the call, greeted by Theresa's soothing voice.

“Mitchel, how did you find yourself entangled in that girl's predicament?"