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.

noticed that Holden’s phone was on speaker

Holden with a term of endearment

world? Did Mr. Fredrick have a

probe or linger. He set down

conversation with the boy. An unfamiliar sensation tugged at his

playing a role, the heartfelt sweetness in Melon’s voice

lost treasure. Sadness would set in when he figured that it was all

the

been one to believe in fate, but learning that the boy

the same voice he had been yearning for half a

Melon’s words cast another

number to call, but it was disconnected.

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