Adele, gripping Ariana’s hand, looked like she was about to cry.

“No, no,” she murmured.

The pang in Ariana’s chest was palpable. She wished she could keep Adele longer, but it was important for Adele to go back before Sadie got suspicious.

With Sadie, there was no predicting her next move.

Even if it tore at her, Ariana knew she had to let Shawn take Adele away.

Melon hovered near Ariana, disappointment in his eyes as he watched Adele depart. He had quietly hoped that maybe Adele could be his little sister.

Ariana felt a pang in her heart as she watched Adele recede in the distance. The young girl stirred emotions within her, reminiscent of the daughter she had tragically lost too early.

vehicle vanished from sight that Ariana ushered Melon back into the

after ensuring Melon was asleep, Ariana found herself unable to

to her apartment, aiming to examine the security footage, hopeful she might

to her, Melon had roused after her

iPad and dialed the contact labeled “Hero Dad.” Holden’s face soon appeared on screen, and they delved into their

swiftly noted

products occupied the bathroom, and a jacket

Angela’s Library

anger surged. This intruder seemed to have no qualms about settling in. She

to alert the

behaved as if the

rising ire, Ariana hastened to watch the security tapes, eager to put a face to this

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