CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY FIVE: ADVANCES

As Ariana spent more time with Oliver, Jonathan noticed a subtle shift in their interactions. What had once been simple conversations about Oliver's well-being now seemed to carry an undercurrent of something more, a tension that lingered in the air between them. At first, Jonathan dismissed it as his own overactive imagination, but as Ariana's advances became bolder, he couldn't ignore the truth any longer. It started innocently enough, with Ariana seeking out opportunities to spend time alone with Jonathan under the guise of discussing Oliver's schedule or upcoming events. But as their conversations grew more intimate, Jonathan found himself growing increasingly uncomfortable with the direction their relationship was taking. One evening, as they sat together in the dim glow of the living room, Ariana's hand brushed against Jonathan's arm in a gesture that felt far too familiar. He tensed instinctively, his heart pounding in his chest as he tried to suppress the surge of emotions th