“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.

with a discreet pinch, Ariana managed to

father, “Daddy, are you busy

worry about me, Melon. I usually can’t use the phone, but

the phone, Melon couldn’t contain

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break now. Can you call us

hesitation, Holden said, “I’ll call whenever

is the best!” Melon cheered, gripping

“What’s it like at the border, Daddy? Can

scenery is beautiful.” As he spoke,

you miss Mommy and

you both all the time.” Holden’s voice

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