Her heart was lodged firmly in her throat as she knocked on the door.
She pushed the door open after Theodore responded.
She got in and was even more confused to find him lying awake on his bed in the dimly lit room.
âWhatâs up? Why are you awake at this time? Do you feel any discomfort?â
Instead of answering her question, Theodore lifted the quilt.
Alina, who Ariana had been looking everywhere for, was curled up right next to Theodore.
She was holding his arm tightly.
âDidnât you say that she wouldnât disturb me? How come you didnât even notice when she left your room?â Theodoreâs eyebrows knitted, and impatience was written all over his face.
âErmm.
1, was fast asleep.
It seems sheâs frightened by the thunderâ Ariana smiled apologetically.
âDonât be mad.
Iâll take her away.
â
âBe quick about it!â
Theodore didnât move a muscle.
He just stared at Ariana as if he was about to flare up.
Ariana quickly bent over to pick up the child.
Much to their surprise, Alina held on to Theodoreâs sleeve and refused to let go.
âSweetie, you canât sleep here.
Letâs go back to my room, okay?â Ariana crooned softly, trying to loosen Alinaâs grip.
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Alina sobbed with her eyes closed.
She grabbed Theodoreâs sleeve with her other hand and struggled with all her might.
Ariana felt sorry for her, but she had to break the girlâs grip.
Suddenly, Alina burst into tears and her face turned red.
She grabbed hold of Theodoreâs arm tightly with both hands.
Theodore tried to get rid of her grip, but Alinaâs cry grew louder.
âIâll take her away right now!â
Ariana pulled the little girl away.
She used so much strength that it ripped Theodoreâs silk robe open.
His beautiful collarbone and hard chest came into view.
Theodore froze for a second.
Ariana gasped and looked away, her face turning red.
âDamn it! She drooled on my clothes.
Whatâs all this?â Theodore angrily cursed as soon as he regained his composure.
Ariana took a quick look at his robe, and saw that there was a damp splotch.
She coughed and tried to fasten his robe back.