Chapter: 263

As the call continued, the other person chuckled and shared a personal sentiment.

“Whenever I’m feeling alone, I want to watch fireworks. My mother would always distract me with them as a child. It’s a shame you couldn’t experience it firsthand.

The sight is far more awe-inspiring than what any video can capture.”

Ariana hesitated for a moment, and then spoke up in a voice that betrayed her unease. “I have a confession to make,” she said, her eyes downcast. “I lied to you earlier.”

“What’s wrong?”

can see Mount Bridge from where I live,” she said, her tone apologetic. “I saw

Had her lie caused anger? Her anxiety rose as

not speaking?” she asked, sensing the growing gap between

the man’s voice came through,

are you thinking about?” Ariana

of ways to bridge the distance between us since you seem to be so wary of

Holden spoke with a helpless tone mixed with a few

her want to escape, even though Holden didn’t

late; maybe we should talk about this another day if you have something on your mind. I’m going to bed

she hung up

the sound of the beeping phone jolted him out of his trance. Though

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