“Actually, it wasn’t me. It was Mr. Fredrick who discovered you in the bathroom.”

This revelation left Ariana momentarily perplexed. She remembered the illusion she experienced when the bathroom door finally swung open, the familiar voice echoing through the room, and Melon’s recurring observation about the striking resemblance between Holden and Theodore.

Gripping the edge of the bed, Ariana tried to process the flood of thoughts, emotions, and potential scenarios racing through her mind.

After some time, she ventured, “Where is Mr. Fredrick now? I should express my gratitude.”

“He had urgent business in Mistlyn,” Shawn responded without evasion.

Ariana’s myriad of suppositions remained unresolved, casting a shadow of disappointment over her. The thought of requesting Holden’s social media profile crossed her mind, but she hesitated to voice it.

doubted Shawn would share such details, and broaching the topic

find

the Fredrick estate for the

she believed she wasn’t in the best position to continue Adele’s therapy. After taking a brief respite, she made arrangements to

courteously walked her

they approached the exit, Ariana realized that Adele was tagging along closely, even making an attempt

time together then, alright?” Ariana tried to reassure the little girl. But no amount

mulling over the predicament, made a suggestion, “Given Adele’s

aback by the proposal. She wondered if she’d misunderstood him. The implications were vast:

hesitation, Shawn sought to allay her

has given the directive that decisions benefiting Adele’s therapy rest in

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