It was at that precise moment that Melon got it all. He sprung up in ecstatic elation, rushing into Holden’s embrace and encircling his arms around his father’s neck. With an affectionate tone, he exclaimed, “Daddy, I’ve missed you so terribly!”

Having poured out his sentiments, he planted a joyful kiss on Holden’s cheek and commenced an animated conversation, regaling him with tales of everything under the sun.

Meanwhile, Devin, who had accompanied them, couldn’t be more thrown off.

Both he and Holden had donned leather jackets, but the divergence lay in the fact that Holden had deliberately disguised himself. His wig replicated the hairstyle Theodore had sported five years prior, nearly identical. Though he didn’t appear dramatically distinct from his usual self now, the semblance was convincing enough to deceive a child.

However, Devin hadn’t foreseen the existence of Holden’s illegitimate child in the summer camp!

Initially, he believed Holden had come to evaluate potential investments, but he never imagined that a child who bore an uncanny likeness to Holden would be their intention for coming. The manner in which their eyes and features mirrored each other was astonishing.

Even the faint dimples on the child’s cheek reminded those of Holden’s own from his youth, albeit less pronounced now that he was an adult and only visible when he chuckled.

And to further intensify the intrigue, there was Adele, who also had those same dimples!

A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y

The revelation that they all possessed such striking resemblances left Devin thoroughly astounded.

flushed like a summer sunset, bursting with excitement.

right-hand man,” Holden responded, playfully tousling

brimming with

“Well, hello there!”

tone radiated excitement and joy

his eyes widened like saucers,

uncertain, but now it was as clear as day that the child bore the surname Anderson. He couldn’t help but find it rather coincidental, though he entertained the notion that the

clinging to Holden’s neck with a proud expression, replied, “Indeed, my dad is the most handsome, and he’s nothing short

kids were fighting, so he turned to Melon

as he recounted, “He said that my dad was dead, that I was

Holden’s embrace, growing increasingly vexed with each utterance. Holden’s countenance

and daunted by Holden’s stern demeanor, took a step back and offered

“Perhaps there was a

head counselor stepped in, remarking, “Both of you already hashed out your

lips, feeling more emboldened now that he

just swallow his apology. He slandered

presence of Holden, the chubby boy found himself caught between a rock and a hard place, his face turning as red as a

conversed rationally with the boys. It didn’t take long for Melon to feel reassured

at the boy and quipped, “Well, in that case, you’ll have to help me give snacks to all and sing my dad’s praises. Do that, and I’ll let bygones be

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