CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY SIX: DIFFERENT

As Jonathan grappled with his suspicions about Ariana and the unanswered questions surrounding Anna's death, he couldn't help but notice a growing bond forming between Ariana and Oliver. Despite his reservations, he found himself torn between his desire to protect Oliver and his need for the truth. At first, Jonathan tried to dismiss the signs, telling himself that it was only natural for Oliver to seek comfort from Ariana in the absence of his mother. But as he watched them together, he couldn't shake the feeling of unease that settled over him, a nagging sense of doubt that refused to be ignored. It started innocently enough, with Ariana offering to help Oliver with his homework or taking him out for ice cream after school. But as their interactions grew more frequent, Jonathan couldn't help but feel like he was being pushed aside, like an outsider looking in on their burgeoning relationship. One afternoon, as they sat together in the backyard, Jonathan watched in silence as Arian