On the other end of the line, Holden expressed gentle concern, feigning ignorance, and inquired, “How did you sustain your injury?

Who did it?”

Ariana provided a succinct and matter-of-fact account, addressing each question with precision.

Nevertheless, the person on the other end of the line remained steadfast in his role as a concerned husband, causing Ariana’s cheeks to flush with embarrassment and shyness.

Noticing Ariana’s blushing countenance, Melon grew immediately concerned and urgently asked, “Mommy, why are you blushing? Are you running a fever? Should I call the doctor?”

For a protracted, uneasy moment, Holden, on the opposite end of the phone, lapsed into silence, a pause that Ariana also endured.

palpable. How could Melon lay bare her vulnerabilities in such a manner,

engaged in a few more strained pleasantries before deliberately releasing an exaggerated

We’ll chat again soon!” Without waiting for a response, she swiftly

it had scalded her, cradling her

N G E L A ‘s L I

that voice, eerily reminiscent of Theodore’s, was still

television, only for young Melon to undermine her yet

Mommy, I thought you were sleepy? Why are you

she sank her teeth

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