Once more, Adele lowered her head. After a protracted pause, she whispered the word “Aria.”

In that instant, Holden’s heart swelled with warmth. He had observed the depth of Adele’s reliance on and affection for Ariana, particularly in light of the progress Adele had made in speech, a testament to Ariana’s devoted efforts.

He settled Adele onto the sofa, his words a gentle murmur.

“But it’s rather late now, and Aria may already be asleep.”

He had departed during Ariana’s peaceful repose, fully aware of her need for rest due to her injury.

Holden couldn’t help but recall Ariana’s appearance at the hospital, evoking a tangle of emotions.

After a while, she raised

“Aria, miss.”

it impossible to resist her request. Denial was out of the question. He sought to console her, saying, “Very well,

nod, her eyes sparkling with anticipation as she fixed her gaze

contemplative moment, Holden decided to employ a secondary work phone to reach out to Ariana.

his astonishment, after a couple of rings, Ariana picked up the

woman’s voice from the other end. Holden momentarily faltered, enveloped in

call perplexing, her gaze fixed

of recognition, and the call

you remain silent, I’ll end

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255