Chapter 1373

When Holden stepped in, he found Ariana in a deep slumber.

With a smile, he signaled for quiet and coaxed the kids to get comfortable for the night.

He then made his way to Ariana, lifted her gently, and carried her to his room without a sound.

As they reached the sanctuary of his room, Ariana’s eyes fluttered open.

She locked eyes with Holden, her voice soft and hazy.

“Oh, it’s you.

She then nestled into his embrace and quickly succumbed to sleep once more.

Holden paused, struck by her implicit trust in him.

A wave of joy washed over him, knowing she felt secure in his care.

He laid her down with gentle hands, ensuring she was comfortable, then sat watching over her, a contented smile playing on his Lips.

to an impulse, he placed a

he joined

sleep to the insistent beep of her alarm, her

solid warmth of a chest,

found Holden’s grin

“Morning,” he said brightly.

Confusion clouded Ariana’s senses.

peck on her forehead from Holden left her murmuring, “What… How did I end

through as Holden chuckled lightly,

to

piqued as she watched him

first glimpse into this

into the dressing room, she was met with an

her then that even though Holden had

a genial smile as

“No need to worry.

he said, playfully tousling

Sadie had never

grasped the implication and slightly

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