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.

a cocktail of astonishment and

regarded Holden with a perplexed yet contemplative

internal conflict, Holden

his head, not wanting to

caution against gossiping about

a mother who’s not quite up to par. If only Adele could be my sister! Mommy would treat

the same time, a pang

had an exceptional

fatherly virtue, embodying everything he envisioned a

the missed chance of this man

Holden opted not to press

his parent nearby, Holden looked at his

sparking an eager gleam in Melon’s eyes at the sight of

we indulge?” he said,

they

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