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

Ariana’s face went from pale to

but her antics in the house, especially in front

Melon took

“This bread’s too hard.”

landed on the peculiar-looking food. It reminded her of

leave?” she

a bit ago. He mentioned he had

a second thought, Ariana darted outside, only catching

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

there, another

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

of Sadie, but Ariana was principled enough to know she

introspection was interrupted by

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

in,” Ariana

after a brief exchange

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