“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 a

stay awake, felt a tug at his heartstrings.

onto his leg. Despite his fatigue, the child held up a

you read me

sighed deeply, rubbing his face, then

agreed, settling beside

the brink of sleep, a smile tugged at Melon’s

attentive, Melon murmured, “Your voice sounds just like my

gentle observation made Holden smile

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

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