Before Ariana could think about it any further, Melon suddenly asked, “Mommy, do you like Adele?”

Ariana was caught off guard by the question, and an image of Adele’s adorable little face flashed through her mind. The thought tugged a smile on her lips as she nodded, “Of course, I like her.”

Her gentle tone carried a hint of wistfulness as there was a pang of melancholy in Ariana’s heart at the memory of her own daughter.

How wonderful would it be if she could have protected her daughter back then?

If her daughter were still alive, she would be as lovely as Adele, and she would play alongside her and Melon and share their cheerful laughter.

piped up again, “Oh, by the way, Mommy. The man who helped me

a beat at this revelation, and it took her a

danced with him without knowing?! The mysterious masked man from last night turned out to

her heart wanted

way. Really? Are you sure?” Ariana’s wide eyes gazed at Melon in astonishment. A part of her hoped he was

in a rather mature manner. He looked quite sure of himself and muttered, “The masked man looked a lot like

the first time she heard her son say this. Moreover, Melon had seen pictures of Theodore before and, despite his young

find a mental image of what Holden looked like. But

was unperturbed and raised his chin to look at Ariana with a nonchalant smile, adding, “But I know it’s not Daddy. Many people share a resemblance, but my Daddy is a great hero who’s

happy grin on his face as he stared at the

at an upcoming traffic light and urged, “Mommy, it’s a red light! Step on the

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