Her musings were interrupted by the buzz of her phone.

Seeing two missed calls from Sarah’s assistant, she promptly answered the third.

“Ariana, I hope you got home safely?” the assistant began.

“Yes, I’m here. Can you fill me in on last night? I can’t remember much,” Ariana responded, her voice tinged with anxiety.

The assistant recounted the evening’s events, explaining how Ariana, in her drunken state, had willingly jumped into Holden’s car. However, it was Holden who had generously offered to ensure she got home safely.

As the assistant described how Ariana had darted towards Holden’s vehicle, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. She was horrified by her actions, which she now saw in a different light.

Listening further, Ariana realized the magnitude of her actions from the night before.

The regret deepened, knowing she shouldn’t have consumed so much alcohol.

Once the call ended, she turned to Melon, attempting a casual tone.

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tell me about last night after we got

the events, Ariana’s face went from

one thing, but her antics in the house, especially in front of

previous night, Melon took a bite of his

“This bread’s too hard.”

on the peculiar-looking food. It reminded her of the bunny-shaped cupcakes Holden

did he leave?” she quickly

bit ago. He mentioned he

second thought, Ariana darted outside, only catching a fleeting glimpse

welled up. She had hoped to express

as she stood there, another face popped into her

deeper into their uncanny resemblance, what purpose would it serve? After all, Holden

but Ariana was principled enough to know she shouldn’t

introspection was interrupted by a familiar

she saw Mitchel, a gift

Please, come in,” Ariana welcomed. They made

after a brief exchange

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