Chapter 1281

The sweet call from Adele caused Rodney’s heart to swell with happiness.

He broke into hearty laughter, his smile revealing the genuine delight he felt.

Affectionately, he patted Adele’s head, and observing her comfort with the gesture, he decided to take it a step further, lifting her into his arms, too, and holding one child on each side.

As Rodney shared this tender moment with Adele, he found her both endearing and pitiable due to her illness.

Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Judy and Ariana were busy preparing ingredients.

Leaning closer to Ariana, Judy asked in a hushed tone, “How are you and Theodore doing?”

Ariana’s hand, mid-chop with vegetables, hesitated briefly, and a sigh escaped her lips.

“I don’t know.

“I understand.

I’m just asking,” Judy immediately reassured her, implying that there was no need for her to feel pressured.

Judy empathized with Ariana’s predicament.

After all, Holden had forgotten their past together, and the addition of Sadie and Adele in the picture only added layers of complication.

indeed a difficult

but say, “In all honesty, it’s clear that Holden

believe he’ll sort out these matters and eventually come back to

few words in defense

all, they had been such a

shame to let that love

then, Rodney’s voice interrupted their conversation

the way, Mitchell will

please get his favorite coffee

blurted out, “Wasn’t

explained, “I had

ago, that kid had a stomach issue

me know, he

on, he carefully

continued meaningfully, “He doesn’t even know how to take care of his

force him to come

Rodney went on, Ariana furrowed her brows

she had always harbored worries that he might

stomach

Ariana harbored a deep sense of gratitude

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