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 one

his video conference, failed to notice his phone

shifting between the drink

had sworn it would be undetectable in any liquid, a nagging doubt kept Sadie on edge; what

steadying breath, she set the glass down next to Holden, her

over, Sadie spotted the incessant blinking of Holden’s

noticed that Holden remained

tightened. A surge of anger bubbled up within her when

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number, a sense of familiarity tugged at her.

found Sadie near, her demeanor a

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