Chapter 120

"Want me to take you out for a walk after dinner? I heard it's good for the baby," Lucian asked casually. Ariella didn't respond-just like last night. No words, no eye contact, as if he didn't even exist. "Alright then, if you don't feel like going out, I'll just stay in with you," he said, but she still gave him the silent treatment, so he let it go. Once she'd finished eating, she went straight back to the bedroom. Lucian gave a brief "I'm heading to the study" and left her alone. Later that afternoon, Forrest wrapped up work at his usual time and headed to Ariella's place. He let himself in with his key, but the place was quiet. Her phone was lying on the bed-as if she'd gone out and forgotten it. He sat down, planning to wait, but by dinner time, she still wasn't back. That's when the uneasiness kicked in. Other than that one time she left with Lucian, Ariella never stayed out this long. She had her routines. By now, she should've been home. A sinking feeling settled in Forrest's c