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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you tell me about last night after we

Melon narrated the events, Ariana’s face went

house, especially in front

the previous night, Melon took a bite of his bread,

“This bread’s too hard.”

reminded her of the bunny-shaped cupcakes Holden

did he leave?”

bit ago. He mentioned he

only catching

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

there, another face popped into her

reflected on the growing frequency of her interactions with Holden. Even if she did want to delve deeper into their uncanny resemblance, what purpose would it serve? After all, Holden was

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

introspection was interrupted by a familiar

Turning, she saw Mitchel,

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

a brief exchange with

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