“You’re well aware of the truth.” Simms’ voice dripped with sarcasm, his words biting.

“Buy a coffee, and you’ll squander the rest on candy.”

Yet, Melon shook his head again, his tone resolute.

“Sir, it’s best if you handle it yourself.”

He wasn’t naive. He didn’t wish to anger his mother and miss out on more than just candy. She’d instructed him to stay put, wait here, and he wasn’t about to disobey her so easily.

to wane, impatience creeping into his

with his agent in the distance. With a

“Is that your mother?”

Melon nodded obediently.

money in his hand, Simms smiled and said, “She’s meant to interview me later. Deny me that cup of coffee, and your mother’s

beat, he responded with a deadpan tone,

the boy, he said directly, “If you’re skeptical, then wait and see. Should

in age, Melon comprehended the weight of

a failed interview, your mother shall face legal action, be taken to

it was something really

didn’t want Mommy to be

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