This back-and-forth continued, Melon firing off questions like rapid shots. Luckily, Ariana had shared most of Melon’s details with Holden the previous night, equipping him to tackle the onslaught of Melon’s queries.

Listening to their interaction, Ariana finally could breathe.

After the string of inquiries, Melon couldn’t contain his excitement, his voice changing as he affectionately called out, “Daddy!”

In an office across town, as Shawn entered with documents in hand, he was taken aback by the unexpected sight of his boss sporting a gentle smile.

It was a sight that startled him. Mr. Fredrick was known for his resolute demeanor, his smiles few and far between.

Holden’s smile was now as warm as a cozy hearth, a stark contrast to the cold exterior he typically projected. In the past, this particular smile was exclusively reserved for Adele.

word, Shawn noticed that Holden’s

the device, addressing Holden with

the world? Did Mr. Fredrick

dared not probe or linger. He

engrossed in his conversation with the boy.

heartfelt sweetness in Melon’s voice as he called him “daddy” touched Holden

as though he had stumbled upon a lost treasure. Sadness would set in when he figured that it was all an

the little boy

but learning that the

same voice he had been yearning for half a year, had been right there

words cast

to call, but it was disconnected. I thought

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