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.

the vehicle vanished from sight that Ariana ushered Melon back

Ariana found herself unable to drift

aiming to examine the security footage,

had roused after her

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

the apartment, Ariana swiftly noted that it was

products occupied the bathroom,

Angela’s Library

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

belongings to alert the

this intruder behaved as if

watch the security tapes, eager to put a

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