Chapter: 623
From the medical summit, she discerned that Mitchel was no ordinary individual; he wasn’t someone
Theodore could handle effortlessly.
Theodore had instigated the altercation, making him the one at fault.
She didn’t wish for Theodore to get embroiled in further complications. His current predicament with the
Anderson family was enough; there was no need to increase his list of adversaries.
Moreover, she understood that she could easily develop feelings for Theodore based on his actions.
She had deep affection for him and wished to spend the rest of her life by his side.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtGiven that love cannot be retracted, she decided she should confront it head-on.
Regardless of whether Theodore reciprocated her feelings, he clearly cared for her.
He wouldn’t have made such an effort otherwise.
So she didn’t want their relationship to end in such a manner, but at the same time, she couldn’t bear to
be dominated by this man, losing her sense of self in the process. It was crucial to make Theodore
understand that the bedrock of love was mutual trust and respect.
Ariana mustered up her courage and spoke in a stern tone to Theodore. “I have the freedom to choose
my own doctor, and I believe Dr. Chadwick is highly skilled and professional.”
Upon hearing Ariana’s words, Theodore gradually released his grip on Mitchel, his eyes filled with
anguish as he asked, “Why do you have so much faith in him?
You’ve known him for merely a few days.”
Ariana forced herself not to look at him, but her heart was throbbing with pain.
“Theodore, I am my own person. Please respect my decision.”
Theodore regained his composure and scoffed, “So, your choice is Mitchel?”
“Theodore, it’s just a matter of choosing a doctor for my treatment. Don’t make it seem like I’m
betraying you. I don’t wish to know how you tracked me down today.
What’s important is that you should refrain from having someone spy on me. Let’s afford ourselves
some space to cool down.” Ariana glared at him angrily. She turned to Mitchel, requesting, “Dr.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmChadwick, could you please escort me out of here?”
Mitchel nodded in agreement and guided her away.
Theodore wanted to go after her, but was stopped by a cold glance from Ariana.
His hands started to tremble, his fingers frantically ruffling his tousled hair. The wild beast inside his
heart was hammering against its cage, yearning to break free.
He kept reminding himself that Ariana’s decision to leave with Mitchel was just a deliberate attempt to
annoy him, as she truly loved him.
The pounding headache was intensifying, and he was in desperate need of a cigarette. But he
remembered Adrian had confiscated them. In a fit of frustration, he whirled around and shattered a
nearby vase.