On the drive back, Holden chatted with Melon on the phone.

Holden noticed Melon’s voice getting sleepy, and even he yawned. But just when he was about to bid goodnight and end the call, a sharp “Mommy!” came from Melon’s side.

Holden hesitated. He was about to say goodnight, but now he held back. He listened intently, curious about the unexpected interruption.

A few silent beats passed before a drowsy female voice said, “Apologies, Melon borrowed my phone to ring you. Is it too late? Did we wake you?”

Hearing her voice, something inside Holden fluttered momentarily.

He brushed it off and replied, “It’s alright. I’m fond of Melon. If it makes him happy, that’s what counts.”

was a gentleness in Holden’s voice that he didn’t even

disturb you. Melon just really misses his father.”

response, secretly longing to continue the

here whenever he wants to talk. Don’t sweat the

Ariana sounded apologetic.

to keep a better eye on

down after that. Holden picked up on Ariana’s struggle to keep her eyes open. He bid her goodnight

in reflection. He couldn’t shake off the

about Ariana’s voice that drew

his phone and scrolled through Ariana’s

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