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

herself unable to drift off. Restlessness

headed to her apartment, aiming to examine the

her, Melon had

“Hero Dad.” Holden’s face soon

Ariana swiftly noted that

lay near the entrance, male grooming products occupied the bathroom, and a jacket was casually draped

Angela’s Library

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

to disturb any belongings to alert the intruder, she then discovered fresh

how this intruder behaved

security tapes, eager

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