Right at that moment, a servant rolled in with refreshments for them.

Melon’s sweet tooth didn’t let him wait. He cooled his portion a bit and sipped away. Finding it perfect, he looked over at Rodney, who hadn’t even started. Melon asked, “Too hot for you? Want me to cool it down?”

Trying to reach Rodney’s bowl, Melon made a move to get up. But his little legs betrayed him, and he landed with a thud on the floor.

Rodney, surprised, was on his feet in a flash, pulling Melon up.

Though pain flashed across Melon’s face, he managed to hold back the tears, trying to act tough. It was a sight that would make anyone’s heart skip a beat.

He blinked away the wetness in his eyes and tried to reassure Rodney.

“I’m fine. Truly.”

on

asking me about

was smiling, albeit with a

that smile, but instead, the boy’s eyes brimmed again. Reaching out, Melon said, “If fixing that tooth

The stern man was no more. He began

entrance, Ariana’s

E L A ‘s L I B

“Melon!”

Ariana’s voice, he jumped up and

Taking a good look at her,

sure has

bit bemused by the obvious statement, held her

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