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.

from sight that

ensuring Melon was asleep, Ariana found herself unable to drift off. Restlessness prompted her to get up and venture

to her apartment, aiming to examine the

her, Melon had roused after

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

the apartment, Ariana swiftly

male grooming products occupied the bathroom, and a jacket was

Angela’s Library

no qualms about settling in. She resolved

not to disturb any belongings to alert the

how this intruder behaved as if the

watch the security tapes, eager to put a face to this

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