Chapter 32 Sleep Together. It was three o'clock in the morning. The rain got heavier, accompanied. by thunder and lightning. The door of the room opened slightly in front of Ariana. A force was sucking her in as two voices fought in her head. One voice told her to go in while the other told her not to. Ariana stopped, indecision clouding her mind. Suddenly, her phone vibrated. She almost jumped out of her skin. She closed the door and stepped backward. She recalled how serious Judy was when she told her this room was forbidden. "Don't do it, girl," said Ariana, shaking her head. She'd better not cross. Theodore's bottom line. She took a deep breath and turned around. * Before walking away, she turned to look at the doorknob in confusion. Since this room was out of bounds, why didn't Theodore lock it up? Why was it so easy to gain entry?. Her phone vibrated again. This time, it was a call from Theodore!. What the hell! Why was he calling her at this time? Did he somehow. know what she was up to? No, that couldn't be possible!. Ariana took a deep breath and answered the phone. Theodore's impatient voice came immediately. "Come to my room, right now!". He then hung up. The call lasted no more than five seconds. Ariana's eyebrows arched in confusion. She tiptoed away from the fourth. floor and went to Theodore's room. She didn't want to keep him waiting,. for fear of incurring his wrath. 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

"What's up? Why are you awake at this time? Do you feel any discomfort?". 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. "Didn't you say that she wouldn't disturb me? How come you didn't even notice when she left your room?" Theodore's eyebrows knitted, and impatience was written all over his face. "Ermm. I was fast asleep. It seems she's frightened by the thunder. " Ariana smiled apologetically. "Don't be mad. I'll take her away. "Be quick about it!". Theodore didn't 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 Theodore's sleeve and refused to let go. "Sweetie, you can't sleep here. Let's go back to my room, okay?" Ariana crooned softly, trying to loosen Alina's grip. Alina sobbed with her eyes closed. She grabbed Theodore's sleeve with her other hand and struggled with all her might. Ariana felt sorry for her, but she had to break the girl's grip. Suddenly, Alina burst into tears and her face turned red. She grabbed. hold of Theodore's arm tightly with both hands. Theodore tried to get rid of her grip, but Alina's cry grew louder. "I'll take her away right now!". Ariana pulled the little girl away. She used so much strength that it ripped Theodore's 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. "Damn it! She drooled on my clothes. What's all this?" 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

"It's no use. It's already wet. I refuse to wear it anymore. Take it away," Theodore said arrogantly. After a short pause, she pulled open the collar of his robe again. "Then let it stay this way. It'll dry faster. Theodore didn't know what to say. His face fell. Ariana took a piece of tissue from the bedside table to wipe the supposed saliva. A few seconds later, she muttered, "This isn't saliva, but tears. It. will dry in no time. Just wear it like that for the rest of the night, okay?" "That's not the main issue here. How can I sleep like this?" Theodore uttered in a gloomy tone and looked at the kid who was holding his arm tightly again. Alina was no longer weeping. She only sobbed and sniffed from time to time. Ariana suddenly sneezed, and her head began to ache. Although the heating was on in this room, she was freezing because she was wearing only a silk nightdress. She sneezed over and over again. This irritated Theodore greatly. He stared at his wife, who was trembling and pursed his lips. "Sorry about. " Just as Ariana sniffed and began to say something, he scooted to the side to make room for her. "Get under the quilt and make her sleep before you take her away. I can't handle any more of her sobbing," Theodore said flatly. Ariana zoned out with her eyes fixed on his handsome face. "Hurry up! If you keep dawdling, I'll throw you two out together. " Theodore frowned. His patience was running thin. Ariana came back to her senses. She lifted the quilt and lay down. carefully. A comforting warmth enveloped her as soon as she was tucked. in