“I knew he would react like this. I expected this from him. But one thing I didn’t expect was you stopping Theodore,” Amanda said.Her expressions were surprising.Aria’s brows shot up, her face puzzled.“What?” she asked. "What do you mean?"“The way you slapped Theodore—no one else would have dared. If someone had, he would have ended up in ashes." Amanda said clearly.Even though she disappeared from Theodore's life, she kept checking on him.From what she had heard before, Theodore turned into a dangerous animal but seeing the way he behaved with Aria, Amanda was definitely shocked."Amanda, can you speak clearly?" Aria insisted."Aria, He listens to you, Aria. He didn't hurt you back. He loves you deeply,” Amanda said, her eyes recognizing everything in that single incident.“Yes… we loved each other so much, until what happened today." Aria replied. “Things have gotten complicated now.”Aria knew that Amanda’s departure had left a trauma in Theodore that he couldn’t overcome, no
“I’m happy that you found the person you love,” Shane said, looking at Aria. “Seeing you happy makes me feel so good. This person is really awesome, as your grandfather had told me.” Shane praised Theodore. Aria looked at Theodore and smiled. “Yes dad. Theo is such a nice person.” Aria said, nodding. Darla’s eyes narrowed as she heard this. She smirked and looked down.“Just a little longer, Aria. Soon, a turning point is coming in your life that you’ll remember forever. Theodore will throw you out of this mansion himself,” Darla thought to herself.Shane kept glancing at his watch and toward the back door. He seemed a bit desperate. He even called someone a few times checking for the flight details. “Shane, are you waiting for someone?” Theodore asked. It felt like that person was so close to him.“Yes…” A blush spread across Shane’s face, making him glow like a newlywed bride.“After Aria’s mom left, I was completely broken. I felt helpless. But then someone came into my life wh
A man stepped out of the car, wearing a perfect tailored blue suit. He was middle-aged, somewhat around forty five with a distinct mark on his forehead. He walked straight into the mansion desperately.His eyes were constantly searching for someone. “Excuse me… who are you?” Theodore asked. “Who allowed you to enter?” He had never seen this man in the city before. He looked like a prominent businessman but his features seemed so familiar. Theodore’s brows arched. The man looked like he was so close.“I’ve come to take my daughter back,” the man said. “Your daughter?” Theodore asked, shocked. “Yes,” the man said, adjusting his coat. “I’m Shane Margo, Mr. Margo’s son. He told me my daughter’s whereabouts have been found, and she’s here.”Hearing Mr. Margo’s name, Theodore’s eyes widened. He remembered the promise he made to Mr. Margo—to bring his granddaughter back to him. “But your daughter…” Before Theodore could finish, the man stepped forward.Mr. Shane stopped for a moment. Ar
As the hot air balloon rose, Aria and Theodore began to enjoy the sunrise. The orange hues spread in the sky and the wind blew cool.Theodore felt like he had the whole world in his hands. He gazed at Aria and her baby bump. “Isn’t it beautiful?” Aria asked. “I missed Annika. I wish she would be here to enjoy this view with us.” She muttered.Theodore held her hand.“I promise she will be enjoying this view with us by next year. I talked to doctors. They said recovery chances are 95 percent.” Theodore added.“Really.” Aria asked surprisingly. She knew Theodore would make everything possible. “Do you think I will be lying to you?” Theodore wrapped his arms around Aria’s waist. One thing Aria knew, Theodore would never lie to her, especially about Annika. “You know, you look more beautiful than this sunset.” He kissed her neck. “Theo… that tickles!” Aria giggled. Theodore started teasing her neck with his lips, making her laugh even harder. Her body shivered with goosebumps, and sh
“Please, forgive us. We made a huge mistake,” the women begged Aria for forgiveness. Aria shook her foot to push them away.“Never. I’ll make sure the biggest defamation case is filed against all of you,” Aria said before walking away.The guests had no choice but to leave.“If we had known Miss Aria was so important to Mr. Windsor, we would never have done this,” they muttered as they exited.Darla stayed behind for a moment. Her plan had failed too.“I need to find out who was behind the attack on Aria,” she thought.Aria returned to her room. She appeared unaffected by the crowd’s words, but deep down, she was still deeply hurt.Aria startled when Theodore opened the door holding a first aid box in his hand."Theo.." She shook her head. "The wound is not even stinging. You are worrying too much." She waved her hand."It hurts me to see you like that." Theodore sat beside her and took out the medicine. He applied ointment on her forehead."You were my lioness, then what happened to
“You’re only in this mansion because of that child. Otherwise, after what you’ve done, we could never forgive you,” Aria said. “Be thankful to your baby. It’s saving you from jail.”Aria was ready to give testimonials against Darla once she delivers her baby. Aria had decided she wouldn't hold grudges against that baby. If Theodore asks, she would raise the baby the same as her son. But forgiving her was impossible.“Yes, and because of this child, I have just as much right over Theodore and this mansion as you do. And one more thing—my child is perfectly healthy, not disabled like your daughter.”Aria’s anger flared at Darla’s words. “How dare you say such things about my daughter? You’re the reason Annika is in this condition!”Her fists clenched tightly. She was trying hard to control herself. Giving smiles to passersby as she didn’t want to create ruckus on such a special day.“And what else should I say? Your crippled daughter. This is your karma, Aria. You had a child with The