“Let’s keep the photo our secret. You can’t tell Mommy, okay?”

Grinning, Holden pinkie-promised in agreement. When Melon was distracted, he discreetly took a quick snapshot of the photograph.

Morning dawned, and Ariana groaned awake, the weight of a massive headache pressing down.

She glanced around, recognizing her surroundings as home. Vague memories of last night’s festivities flashed in her mind, but the night’s conclusion was a blur, lost amidst the pain pounding in her head.

Ariana rose from the bed, her temples throbbing, and made her way to the bathroom. Upon catching her reflection, she froze. Her lips, slightly swollen, sported a small cut.

A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y

the cut, she racked her brain for any recollection

the reasons she typically refrained from indulging in alcohol. However, last night’s jubilation

her efforts, the night remained a

accident due to her intoxication, and continued with

ready, she descended the stairs to find Melon seated at

remarked with a hint of reproach, “You weren’t very careful last night, Mommy. You

Melon’s words,

Could it

“Do you mean the masked

Melon nodded affirmatively.

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