Ariana met his eager gaze and paused for a second before saying, “As soon as he gets a break.”

“But when’s that?” Melon gripped Ariana’s sleeve, hope in his eyes.

“Maybe a bit later.” Ariana didn’t want to see his hope deflate, so she kept it vague.

But just like that, Melon’s hope turned into a big grin, and he clasped Ariana’s fingers, wiping away his tears.

“Really? Pinky swear.”

let out a bittersweet chuckle and

let’s go. We don’t want to worry

said that, she realized the pendant on her bracelet was missing. The one

searching everywhere. It felt Like she lost a part

all

but nothing was clicking. Then a thought hit her – did she leave it in the cruise ship cabin the

all flustered,

“Mommy, what’s wrong?”

breath and shook

head back.” She stood up, holding Melon’s hand, and walked back

the car, Ariana opened the door

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