After a while of playing, while the adults engaged in conversation downstairs, Melon seized a moment to sneak upstairs in search of his smartwatch.

Today was a day of unbridled joy, and he yearned to share it with his dad.

With nimble fingers, Melon dialed his father’s number, yet the call remained unanswered, concluding with an automatic disconnect.

Perplexed, he couldn’t help but wonder.

His father had always been prompt in answering his calls before; why this silence now? Was he busy?

deliberation and hesitation, Melon

his video conference, failed to notice his phone lighting

Sadie paused, her gaze shifting between the drink and Holden. Her heart raced, and a nervous

mixed in the juice. Even though he had sworn it would be

set the glass down next to Holden,

spotted the incessant

that Holden remained

look, and her expression tightened. A surge of

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closer look. Spotting the number, a sense of familiarity tugged at her. She memorized the

call, he found Sadie

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