“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.”

out,

the kid struggling to stay awake, felt a tug at his heartstrings. He gently scooped up Melon and

onto his leg. Despite his fatigue,

you read me

sighed deeply, rubbing his

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

tugged at

drowsy but still attentive, Melon murmured, “Your voice sounds just

made

reminiscent of a father figure to Melon, trying

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255