Regaining his composure, Holden sauntered over and crouched down before the children.

“Hey, kids, how did you two come to know each other?” he asked.

Melon was quite forthcoming.

“At the amusement park, last time. I saw her sitting alone, absorbed in some sort of counting. I then decided to join her and play,” he divulged with a candid smile.

The amusement park? Counting?

Holden’s brow furrowed slightly as he grappled with the puzzle.

As he was about to delve further into the matter, Melon asked, “Wait a minute. Do you know her as well, sir?”

“Indeed, I’m her father,” Holden affirmed, his smile warm and welcoming.

eyes widened in a cocktail

regarded Holden with a perplexed yet contemplative

boy’s internal conflict, Holden asked, “Is something

merely shook his head, not wanting

caution against gossiping about

mused inwardly, “Adele has a truly amazing father but a mother who’s not quite up to par. If only Adele could be my sister! Mommy

the same time, a pang of envy tugged

had an exceptional

kindly man before him was a paragon of fatherly virtue, embodying everything he

contemplating the missed chance of

further, Holden opted not

Holden looked

snacks arrived, sparking an eager gleam in Melon’s eyes at the sight

indulge?” he said, his

blinked at Melon, and they went over to the sofa

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