“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.”

Melon reached out, wanting a

felt a tug at his heartstrings. He gently scooped up

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

you read me a

deeply, rubbing his face,

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

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

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

made Holden

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

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