“I want more!” She squirmed and protested in various ways.

It took a good thirty minutes, but finally, she drifted to sleep.

Rubbing his temples, Holden marveled at his own patience throughout the ordeal.

He took a moment to tidy up Ariana, wiping her brow and taking off her shoes, ensuring she slept comfortably.

Angela’s Library

With Ariana taken care of, his attention shifted to Melon, who sat on the bed, fighting off sleep with frequent yawns. Holden stroked the child’s hair, murmuring, “It’s bedtime for you too.”

reached out, wanting

stay awake, felt a tug at his heartstrings. He gently scooped up Melon and located the children’s room, setting him down

to exit, Melon’s little hand latched onto his leg. Despite

you

deeply, rubbing his

let’s hear a story,” he agreed, settling beside

of sleep, a smile tugged at Melon’s lips as he

Melon murmured, “Your voice

made

him that lately, he’d been in a role reminiscent of a father

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