“How is that possible?” Theodore gave her a faint smile and asked, “Do you need my help?”

“Stay out of this. I can deal with it myself!” Ariana shot back with defiance. She then walked up to him and reached out to grab the teacup in his hand. “Get out. I have to go to bed.”

To her surprise, Theodore was much stronger than she thought. He did a slight move that caused her to slip and fall forward instead of taking the cup away.

A steady and firm hand grabbed her arm and lifted her before her face hit the floor.

“Whew! Thanks…” Shaken up, Ariana thanked him. She then stared at him in awe. How could a paralyzed man be so strong that he was able to catch and lift her?

She was a grown woman. Lifting her wasn’t an easy task even though she didn’t weigh much. How did he do that with one hand?

Ariana’s mind went back to the altercation she had with those women and the rumors that were making rounds. It was said that Theodore was paralyzed and could die any moment from now. But that didn’t seem to be the case now. This man was very energetic!

the thought of this, Ariana’s

muscles on them and they were well-proportioned, unlike

was still not standing upright. So, as she was lost in thought, her hand unconsciously

usually had stiff thighs. However, Theodore’s was

swore that she could actually feel the strength in his

you doing?” Theodore’s voice rang out, fraught

She looked up and met a pair of dark

that she was too close to him. Their noses were almost touching. They could feel each other’s breath. If either of them moved an inch

forgot that she hadn’t gotten her balance back

hands. He queried playfully, “Why are you in such a hurry

flushed with embarrassment. She jumped to her feet and

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