Chapter 1272

Growing somewhat antsy, he lifted Ariana’s chin, compelling her to meet his eyes.

He asked with patience, “Why?”

Ariana, still avoiding direct eye contact, stayed silent for what felt like ages.

She was at a loss as to how to explain it to Holden.

She realized she had to make a decision even though she was feeling overwhelmed.

Holden, sensing her unspoken turmoil, tried a sensitive guess.

“Is it because of Sadie?”

Ariana sighed internally, feeling a bit aggrieved.

She nodded.

Holden, gripping Ariana’s shoulder, turned her to face him and said earnestly, “Look, I don’t have feelings for Sadie, and her affairs don’t concern me.

You don’t have to worry about her.

I’ll handle the matters about her on my own.

Ariana pushed his hand away, looking at him.

it? And what

just a stepmother, what should you do? Even if I’m good to Adele, I can’t plug the hole left by her

What happens then?”

Holden sighed.

out to be Adele’s

her fling with Zayden, and it’s not

found her true love, I’ll let

her heart, I believe

with a raised brow, couldn’t believe

that even possible? Sadie seems

a cat on a hot tin roof and was always

you’re the head of

over

imagine her choosing to be with

say to convince you? I just

pinched his forehead, seemingly

Ariana chuckled bitterly.

one

was heaving, and her voice was choking, but she forced herself not to

laid a

delve into explanations, took a deep breath and, with

memories and built a new life, I’m content as long as

Let’s both move on.

and he gritted his teeth and fixed his gaze on

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