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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me about last night after we got

events, Ariana’s face went from pale

her antics in the house, especially in front of

night, Melon took a bite of his bread, looking

“This bread’s too hard.”

her of the bunny-shaped cupcakes Holden made

leave?”

“Just a bit ago. He mentioned

Ariana darted outside, only catching a fleeting glimpse of

and curiosity welled up. She had hoped

there, another

interactions with Holden. Even if she did want to delve deeper into their uncanny resemblance, what purpose would

opinion of Sadie, but Ariana was principled enough

interrupted

Turning, she

thinking. What brings you here? Please, come in,”

brief exchange with Melon, Mitchel presented the

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