“Much improved. Nothing to worry about,” Ariana reassured.

Joining the conversation, Catalina sat next to Ariana, curiosity evident in her voice. “I’ve always wondered about your day-to-day.

Busy at work? And which school did you go to before?”

Ariana responded to Catalina’s questions, which seemed to get more personal as they went on. From her food preferences to how she Liked her room temperature, Catalina wanted to know it all.

With each answer, Catalina grew more satisfied with Ariana. After all, if Mitchel saw something in her, who was she to judge? And with Melon being the cherry on top, it felt like she was getting a cute family member without even trying.

up, adding to the barrage

She had thought previous meetings were nerve-wracking, but this felt like she was undergoing a rite of passage:

to leave with Mitchel, who had offered to

about to step out, Catalina’s voice

aback to see a stunning jade bracelet in

aficionado, Ariana could tell it was something special. Her heart raced when Catalina extended her hand, intending to slip it onto Ariana’s wrist. “Consider it a

Catalina said.

The bracelet looked like a family

want to

pulled her hand back. “I can’t possibly take this;

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