As he recalled how she had repeatedly mistaken him for Theodore, Holden’s expression turned sour with resentment, almost a hint of jealousy towards this man.

But then he paused and scolded himself for feeling jealous of a man who was no longer alive. Still, his curiosity lingered. An idea crossed his mind, and he reached into a drawer, retrieving a bracelet he had stumbled upon years ago at the hospital.

Comparing the pendant and the bracelet, he was taken aback to discover that the engraved initials on them were exactly the same.

Holden held both objects in his palm, still somewhat amazed at how strangely they matched.

Many years ago, acting upon Devin’s advice, Holden had left the bracelet at the lost and found desk in the hospital, hoping its owner would reclaim it. Surprisingly, even after his own discharge three months later, the bracelet hadn’t been claimed.

Just as Holden was about to leave the hospital, he saw a nurse about to discard the bracelet into the trash, alongside other unclaimed items that had been laying around for over three months.

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disposal. He discreetly tucked it away and had kept it

the two objects resting in his hand, he recalled that Ariana’s husband had tragically lost his life in a car accident five years

coincidence, Holden couldn’t help but wonder if Ariana’s late husband had been involved

while, Holden carefully stowed away the bracelet, planning to broach the subject with Ariana at the

her late husband. If that were the case, then

had decided to delay the recording for a day following the traumatic events of their

son, Melon, off to a summer

mother some careful instructions. He stood with his hands on his hips,

must eat properly while I’m away and not skip meals because you’re busy,”

your wounded arm wet, or it’ll hurt a Lot. When I come back, I’ll examine you closely and weigh you on the

son take on such a serious demeanor as the little man of

me thoroughly when you get back, my dear,” Ariana reassured and squatted down to ruffle Melon’s silky hair affectionately. With arms wide open, Melon embraced her tightly and promised, “I’ll be well-behaved at summer camp, so you must take

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