“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.

a discreet pinch, Ariana

asked his father, “Daddy, are you busy at the border? Is it dangerous

me, Melon. I usually can’t use the phone, but I managed to get some time off

Melon

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from us for five years, Daddy. You should get a longer break

Holden

is the best!” Melon cheered,

piqued, Melon asked, “What’s it like at the border,

scenery is beautiful.” As he spoke, Holden browsed the web for some images of the

miss Mommy and me?” Melon probed

both all the time.”

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