“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,

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

Melon’s little hand latched onto his leg. Despite

Mask, will you read me

deeply, rubbing his face, then

story,” he agreed, settling beside Melon

tugged at Melon’s lips

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

observation made Holden

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

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