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.

bursting with

man,” Holden responded, playfully tousling

with joy,

“Well, hello there!”

tone radiated excitement and joy while conversing

his eyes widened like saucers, and he

clear as day that

to Holden’s neck with a proud expression, replied, “Indeed, my dad

so he turned to Melon and

old man as his wingman. His voice quivered as he recounted, “He said that my dad was dead, that I was fatherless, so I duked it out

each utterance. Holden’s countenance

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

counselor quickly interjected, “Perhaps there was a glitch during registration. My apologies for

in, remarking, “Both of you already hashed

lips, feeling more

just swallow his apology. He slandered my dad, cursed him, and

caught between a rock and

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

give snacks

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