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.

blushed a deep crimson, her inner turmoil palpable. How could Melon lay bare her vulnerabilities in

an effort to end the embarrassment, Ariana engaged in a few more strained

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

disconnecting, Ariana flung the phone aside as if it had scalded her, cradling her head in her hands. Her silent scream resonated with the

E L A ‘s L I

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

need of distraction, Ariana switched on the television,

you were sleepy?

snapped. Seizing the boy roughly, she sank her teeth into his

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