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?

and hesitation, Melon decided to make

conference, failed to notice his phone lighting

glass of juice in hand, Sadie paused, her gaze shifting between the drink and Holden. Her heart raced, and a nervous sweat tingled her

he had sworn it would be undetectable in any liquid, a nagging doubt kept Sadie

down next to Holden, her movements

the

that Holden remained completely

of anger bubbled up

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Spotting the number, a sense of familiarity

video call, he found Sadie near, her demeanor a

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