“Daddy, has it been a while since you called Mommy? Why does it feel so distant between you two? On TV, parents call each other honey, daring, sweetheart, something Like that.”

Melon was incredibly perceptive. After speaking, he gazed expectantly at Ariana.

Feeling somewhat cornered by his intense stare, she reluctantly summoned the courage to awkwardly mutter, “Darling.”

After a brief pause, a soft chuckle came from the other end.

“Baby, I’m listening.”

Hearing that voice made Ariana’s heart race, even as a tinge of sadness welled up within her.

The voice bore an uncanny resemblance to Theodore’s, making her feel as though she was talking to Theodore through Melon.

off her confusion with a discreet pinch, Ariana managed to

father, “Daddy, are you busy at the

it’s not too dangerous. Don’t worry about me, Melon. I usually

Melon couldn’t

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us for five years, Daddy. You should get a longer break now. Can you call us

hesitation, Holden said,

Melon cheered, gripping

Melon asked, “What’s it like at

can be challenging. But the scenery is

miss Mommy and me?” Melon probed

I miss you both all the time.” Holden’s

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