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?”

see Mount Bridge from where I live,” she said, her tone apologetic. “I saw the fireworks up close and

end of the line, and Ariana’s heart raced in apprehension. Had her lie caused anger? Her anxiety rose as she waited for a response.

the growing gap between them because of her

came through,

are you thinking about?” Ariana

bridge the distance between us since you seem to be

with a helpless tone mixed with a few sighs, Ariana

their conversation made her want to escape, even though Holden didn’t

talk about this another day if you have something on your mind. I’m going to

that, she hung up the

and the sound of the beeping phone jolted him out of his trance. Though he appeared helpless, his eyes betrayed the immense

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