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

Ariana’s face went from pale

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

detailing the previous night, Melon took a

“This bread’s too hard.”

reminded her of the bunny-shaped cupcakes

did he leave?” she

a bit ago. He

a second thought, Ariana darted outside, only catching a fleeting glimpse of the departing

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

there, another face popped

the growing frequency of her interactions with Holden. Even if she did want to delve deeper into their uncanny resemblance,

a high opinion of Sadie, but Ariana was principled enough to know she

interrupted by a

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

Please, come in,” Ariana welcomed. They made their way

a brief exchange with Melon, Mitchel

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