“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, wanting a

tug at his heartstrings. He gently scooped up Melon and located the children’s room, setting

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

you read

sighed deeply, rubbing his face, then

agreed, settling beside Melon

on the brink of sleep, a smile tugged at Melon’s lips as he nestled

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

made Holden smile

he’d been in a role reminiscent of a father figure to Melon, trying to build trust

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