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 her hopeful eyes to Holden, a soft utterance escaping

“Aria, miss.”

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

a slight nod, her eyes sparkling with anticipation as she

work phone to reach out to Ariana. He presumed she would be at the hospital, Likely

after a couple of

woman’s voice from the other

the call perplexing, her gaze

and the call did not possess the characteristics of

If you remain silent, I’ll

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