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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last night after

Melon narrated the events, Ariana’s

drunk was one thing, but her antics in the house, especially in front of her child, was a new

detailing the previous night, Melon took

“This bread’s too hard.”

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

he leave?” she

ago. He

darted outside, only catching a fleeting glimpse of

gratitude and curiosity welled up. She had hoped to express her thanks and

she stood there, another face

Holden. Even if she did want to delve deeper into their uncanny

of Sadie, but Ariana was principled enough to know she

interrupted

out here?” Turning, she saw Mitchel, a gift box

What brings you here? Please, come in,” Ariana welcomed. They

after a brief exchange with

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