Theodore removed his coat and draped it over her shoulders, his voice gentle as he said, “It is time for us to return home."

With a nod, Ariana made her way towards the entrance of the cemetery, accompanied by Theodore.

Horace awaited them at the entrance, and after Ariana entered the car, Theodore engaged in a conversation with Horace near the vehicle. Their words were indistinct to Ariana's ears. Seated inside the car, her attention was drawn to three black cars parked at the entrance.

An uneasy feeling washed over Ariana as she speculated that she might once again be under surveillance or that someone might be pursuing Theodore.

Regaining her composure, she examined the cars more closely and discovered that their license plates belonged to Eleymond's, not Mistlyn's. Relief flooded through her, as she surmised that these individuals were Likely here for the cemetery visit.