49. Wound

Ariana entered the restaurant and was greeted by Amber's sharp gaze and furrowed brows. "What are you doing?" Ariana asked with her usual calm demeanor.

"Isn't that Karenina?" Amber inquired, curious.

Ariana just nodded. "Are you planning to chat and gossip with her? Go ahead, she might leave soon," she said.

Jody, who heard Ariana's voice, immediately emerged from the kitchen. The same goes for Adel, whom Ariana momentarily forgot was present.

"Who?" Jody asked, displaying an extraordinary level of curiosity. Ariana pointed with her thumb over her shoulder.

Jody and Adel walked closer to the window and were shocked to see a more feminine version of Ariana outside.

"Oh my God, she looks amazing," Jody unintentionally praised. Amber scoffed upon hearing the tone of admiration.

Meanwhile, Ariana ignored them and continued to the second floor. Since earlier, she had been trying to hold back the tightness in her chest and the tears that threatened to spill from her eyes.

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