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.”

Rodney carefully set him back on the chair. Noticing Melon’s lost smile and tear-streaked

asking me about my

And there it was. Rodney was smiling, albeit

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

offer melted Rodney’s heart. The stern man was no more. He began to speak softly,

the entrance, Ariana’s

N G E L A ‘s L I

“Melon!”

voice, he jumped up and scampered towards

a good look at her,

boy sure has your

the

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