Shawn took the driver’s seat, while Holden settled into the back with

Adele. Gently, he placed her on his lap and deftly tied up her hair.

Holden’s fingers worked through her hair, and he asked, “Adele, is your hair tied too tight? If it’s uncomfortable, just let Daddy know, alright?”

Adele remained quiet, head lowered. She fiddled with a bunny-shaped hair tie in her small hands.

Holden’s patience remained unwavering as he continued speaking with tenderness.

feel right in your body, you have to tell me,

a thorough medical

unease persisted

and passed the

his daughter’s adorable face,

reaching for the hair tie to secure her

window, her gaze intently fixed beyond the

behavior, as Adele had

her gaze and saw a young boy sitting near a shop’s entrance, waiting. He looked

flash, Holden remembered. This was the same boy who had been hiding beneath his table at the ball the previous night –

why Adele was reacting so strongly,

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