“What happened? Why is it so sudden?” Holden’s tone softened as he gently inquired.

He couldn’t bring himself to believe the explanation Ariana had given him.

Had she genuinely experienced a change of heart, she would not have bothered concealing the identity of Melon’s father before.

Something he was unaware of must have happened.

Ariana took a breath to steady her emotions and spoke.

I just feel that continuing like this isn’t the

one can live in the past forever, right? It’s been such a long time already. I think it’s time that I move on as well. I have to start rebuilding my life. It’s better to tell Melon the truth sooner rather than later. It’s a good thing for both Melon and me, a way to turn a

silence as

on his heart like a heavy boulder, so much so

you anymore. Isn’t that great? Besides, now that I’m starting fresh, maybe I’ll fall in love again and start a new life on my own. I also wish you well and hope you find

ties completely. His heart felt like it was being squeezed, and a deafening scream echoed from deep within him. He wanted to reject the idea of drawing a clear boundary with her. He wanted to tell her that he didn’t want their

it wrenched his heart, Holden understood that he couldn’t have a say in the matter. Sadie stood

voice a rebuttal or plea, but ultimately, no words found their way out. All he managed was a

N G E L A ‘s L I B R

with him for a

stared at the screen displaying the call had ended. He sat there for quite some time as a lingering daze enveloped

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