“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 could invite

internally to find a

best to leave the Fredrick estate for the time

continue Adele’s therapy. After taking a

her to

Adele was tagging along closely, even making an attempt to join her

promise I’ll be back soon and we can spend time together then, alright?” Ariana tried to reassure the little girl. But no amount

predicament, made a suggestion, “Given Adele’s reluctance to let go, would you consider taking her home with

Ariana stared at Shawn, taken aback by the proposal. She wondered if she’d misunderstood him. The implications were vast: if Sadie discovered that Adele was with her, it might ignite an

hesitation, Shawn sought

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

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