Classic Novel
Chapter 225
But before she could, she felt Theodore’s strong arms wrap around her, holding her close and protectively cradling her head and back as they fell on the carpet.
Theodore leaned into her, the weight of his body pressing down on her. “Damn it! | can’t feel my legs,” he said deliberately, his warm breath tickling her ear as he took in her sweet scent.
Ariana’s cheeks were ablaze with color as she felt Theodore’s body close to hers.
The warmth of the moment consumed her and she was unable to meet his gaze, instead opting to fix her eyes upon his collar. With a shy push to his shoulders, she whispered, “Please, get up.”
“Don’t move,” he said through gritted teeth, sweat rolling down his forehead.
Ariana’s heart sank as she saw Theodore writhing in pain.
Her mind racing, Ariana asked with a hint of concern, “What’s wrong? Did standing up too quickly hurt your legs?”
Theodore offered a grim nod. The truth was, his pain was genuine. The brutal impact from the crash had caused a deep-seated fracture in his leg, and the sudden jolt from falling had reopened the wound, leaving him to sweat from the intense discomfort.
Despite her concern, Theodore refused to let Ariana get a closer look at his injury.
“Don't look.” Theodore’s voice was tinged with a hint of tenderness as he placed a protective hand on Ariana’s arm, preventing her from getting any closer. “You were so frightened during the last dressing change, remember?”
Ariana’s brow furrowed in frustration. “You knew how scared | was, yet you still push yourself too hard,” she reprimanded him gently. “Physiotherapy takes time and patience. Why are you rushing things?”
Theodore’s eyes met hers, his expression softening as he said, “I promise, | won't do it again.” Ariana was stunned by Theodore’s uncharacteristic obedience. But, she didn’t let it stop her from voicing her concerns.Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org
With a hint of annoyance in her voice, she scolded, “Don’t think | haven’t noticed your rush to recover. You just want to stand on your feet early so that you can uncover my secret. The process of physiotherapy can’t be rushed. You need to take it slow and find a professional to help you. Don’t act impulsively again. Otherwise, you would get hurt...”
Theodore gazed into Ariana’s eyes, filled with worry for him, and listened to her every word. Overwhelmed by her love and care for him, he leaned in and pressed his lips against hers.
Ariana was taken aback as Theodore’s lips pressed against hers.
Before she could react, he deepened the kiss. With determined force, Theodore pried open her lips, dominating her senses and filling her thoughts with his presence. This was the first time they had kissed with such passion and intensity.
Though Ariana initially struggled against his embrace, she found herself powerless to resist Theodore’s strength and soon found herself fully yielding to the moment.
Their bodies were alight with fervent heat, and the sound of their pounding hearts filled the air as they were consumed by an intimate passion.
As the kiss intensified, the sound of the door being abruptly opened interrupted the intimate moment. Ariana immediately jolted back to reality, her eyes locking onto the figure of Horace standing hesitantly at the door, his hand covering his eyes in embarrassment.