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. Curiosity washed over him, compelling him to ask,

responded, playfully tousling Melon’s hair

with

“Well, hello there!”

radiated excitement and joy while conversing with the

by insatiable curiosity, followed suit. Seeing the adults in the lecture hall, his eyes widened like saucers, and he exclaimed in sheer amazement, “Anderson, you’ve

he had been uncertain, but now it was as clear as day that the child bore the

Holden’s neck with a proud expression, replied, “Indeed, my dad is the most handsome, and

so he turned to Melon and asked, “Tell me, what

Melon had his old man as his wingman. His voice quivered as he recounted, “He said that my dad was dead,

while in Holden’s embrace, growing increasingly vexed with each utterance. Holden’s countenance turned graver with

took a step back and offered a timid

interjected, “Perhaps there was a glitch

in, remarking, “Both of you already hashed out your

his lips, feeling more emboldened now that he had

He slandered my dad, cursed him, and said

between a rock and a hard place, his face turning as

this juncture, Holden held Melon and conversed rationally with the boys. It didn’t take long

me give snacks to all and sing my dad’s praises. Do that, and I’ll let bygones be

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