In an instant, their miraculous success set social media ablaze, and fervent fan discussion groups
sprouted like wildfire. The group’s fan base experienced a substantial surge in numbers.
Following the performances, Ariana’s paramount concern was to swiftly escort Tom to the hospital.
On the way there, Ariana’s phone incessantly chimed with incoming calls. Finally, she managed to steal
a moment to check her notifications, revealing several intriguing business invitations, and even some
olive branches extended by film and television production teams.
Following a preliminary screening, Ariana promptly responded to a handful of them, intending to
arrange suitable opportunities for the group once the program concluded.
Just as she concluded her responses, a call from Sarah came in.
Ariana answered, her ear filled with the solemn timbre of Sarah’s voice.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Do you have a moment? We need to meet.”
“What’s going on?” Ariana inquired, curiosity piqued by the unusual gravity in Sarah’s tone. Such a
demeanor was a rarity in their conversations.
There was a pause before Sarah said slowly, “Alina and I were strolling through the mall when we
spotted a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to Theodore.”
Ariana blinked in confusion, initially thinking she had misheard.
Without hesitation, she exclaimed, “What?”
“I said that Alina and I spotted a man who bears a_ striking resemblance to Theodore at the mall near
Central Building. If you’re available, please come over now,” Sarah repeated with utmost seriousness.
Upon receiving this news, Ariana wasted no time. She promptly instructed the driver to halt, and with
the Chamberlain brothers and the others accompanying Tom to the hospital, she flagged down a taxi
and rushed to the mall as per Sarah’s urgent request.
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Arriving at the mall, she found Sarah and Alina seated in a corner of the ground-floor coffee shop.
Alina, who had shown significant improvement after years of treatment, greeted Ariana politely upon
her arrival.
Simultaneously, Sonia rushed in, clearly having hurried over from work, carrying various photography
equipment, and panting as she inquired, “What’s so urgent?”
Sarah had them both take their seats, her expression unwaveringly serious throughout. She addressed
them with a solemn tone, “You need to be mentally prepared.”
Throughout the journey to the meeting, Ariana’s mind had been a whirlwind of thoughts. Now, her
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmnervousness and anxiety were evident as she nodded, awaiting Sarah’s further explanation.
Sonia had responded to Sarah’s request to meet without hesitation, arriving promptly without asking for
details. Perplexed, she gazed at Sarah and asked, “What’s going on? Is there some surprising news?”
Sarah chose not to answer verbally, instead retrieving her phone and displaying a photo to the two of
them.
Sonia and Ariana leaned in to examine the image – a blurry side profile. It was apparent that the photo
had been taken from a considerable distance, resulting in slightly pixelated quality.
Nonetheless, Ariana immediately recognized the person in the photo; he looked exactly like Theodore.
“I mean, this is unbelievable, a ghost sighting in broad daylight,”
Sonia exclaimed the moment her eyes fell upon the photo. She widened her gaze, repeatedly
examining the picture, and whispered incredulously, “It can’t be, it just can’t be.”