Chapter 5 Aware of Eric's fear of having children , she had left him for an entire year to prioritize their child's well - being . Surprisingly , after the child's birth , he became sick . Ariana placed the child under the care of a leading medical team , and it took three years to bring him back to health . Her initial plan was to return the child to the Gibson family after his recovery . However , Eric found her within a year . While Ariana was gone , Eric nearly lost his mind . He scoured every part of New York , journeyed across the nation , and overseas . At even the smallest rumor of her whereabouts , he would immediately dash off to find her . Ariana would always remember the moment Eric finally discovered her . The typically proud and dignified Eric was on his knees before her , crying without restraint . " Sweetheart , I can't continue living without you . " Ariana decided to reunite with Eric . However , she hadn't found the right moment to tell him about the child . This secret lingered for three years . As the child neared full recovery , Ariana intended to reveal the truth to 11440 Chapter 5 Eric on their third wedding anniversary as a surprise . Unexpectedly , Eric surprised her first . There's no longer any reason to be honest with Eric . From that point on , Ariana feigned ignorance , " taking " the sleeping pills Eric provided her each evening . And every night , she observed Eric's secret meetings with Mandy . A few days passed before Ariana experienced an allergic reaction and ended up in the hospital . It was Mandy who , either by accident or on purpose , mixed up their meals . Upon discovering this , Eric became furious with Mandy . " If this ever happens again , you're out of the Gibson family . " Mandy , with tears in her eyes , continuously cried and apologized to Ariana . A few days later , Mandy disappeared . When Mandy was discovered , she was completely wrapped up . The moment she spotted Eric , she fled . Eric caught up with Mandy , and after some questioning , he learned that her skin was covered in red , allergic rashes . With hesitation , Mandy admitted , " I triggered an allergic reaction in Ms. Harlan . I should be punished . " Despite Ariana's attempts to clarify that she hadn't been aware of it . Eric spoke to Ariana gently . " Sweetheart , everything you do is understandable . " With that single line , he had effectively labeled the situation as Ariana's responsibility . However , as Ariana turned away , she caught a snippet of Eric's hushed conversation with the doctor . " Switch Ariana's medication . Let her experience the same agony as Mandy . Administer the true treatment in a week . " Ariana froze completely . She thought , " Oh , Eric , Eric … Outwardly , he seemed to adore her completely . " But in truth , he was ready to harm her , just to release his frustration over Mandy . Ariana's heart felt like it had been slammed to the ground and dragged- agonizingly painful . A week later , Ariana and Mandy both overcame their allergies and were released from the hospital at the same time . That evening , when they returned home , the crystal chandelier in the living room came loose and dropped . In a crucial moment , Mandy quickly moved to shield Ariana . The chandelier narrowly missed them , crashing to the floor with a loud . bang . Hearing the commotion , Eric hurried to the scene and found Mandy shielding Ariana beneath her . 71440 Chapter 5 Eric dashed over , stopping abruptly in front of Mandy before turning to Ariana and enveloping her in a tight embrace . " You frightened me so much ! " Eric paid no attention to Mandy . Later , in a quiet corner , Eric pinned Mandy against the wall , his eyes burning with rage .