Chapter 1290

Ariana cradled little Melon in her arms, slowly calming her tears as Melon’s simple act of kindness eased her sadness.

Holden returned to his house, feeling downcast.

He let out a deep breath, loosened his tie, and threw it without care onto the couch close by.

Noticing his sad state, Devin quietly approached with a bowl of hot soup.

Just when he was about to walk away, Holden broke the silence.

“Let’s have a chat.

Devin felt a sigh bubble up inside him, knowing all too well the topic Holden was about to bring up.

Five years had trickled by, and the day they had all anticipated had finally arrived.

Devin walked back to Holden’s side, facing Holden.

“What do you want to talk about?” he said.

Holden looked straight into Devin’s eyes.

right?” he

silence,

sighing, he acknowledged his inability to adhere

a moment of

“Yes, sir.

the Fredrick family, you

uttering those words, silence

Holden dared to broach the

about my

sighed, offering

years ago, you and Miss Edwards

both of you resided in the

later, Darian arranged a marriage for you, which happened to be with

two got married

of Aimee, Devin skirted around

Aimee’s death as a result of

to poor management, and none of the grim details surrounding Theodore’s childhood suffering or

painful memories would remain buried

didn’t want Holden to dredge up

prior, Devin’s knowledge was limited due to his role

Judy’s earlier words: he and Ariana had shared

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