Chapter 1817

Why arent you sleeping? Holden asked gently.

I was, but my phone buzzed with spam messages, waking me up.

I was just about to silence it, Ariana lied, carefully crafting her words.

Im feeling drowsy now, ready to slip back into sleep.

Youve been burning the candle at both ends with all your work.

Dont worry about me; Im fine here.

If I need anything, Ill just ring the bell for the nurse.

As soon as Ariana finished, she gently nudged Holden away, signaling him to get back to his duties.

However, Holden didnt leave.

He lowered his head and planted soft kisses on her hair, her eyelids, and her lips.

He said, I know youre missing Melon.

Its okay to cry when the sadness hits.

You dont have to put on a brave face for me.

Arianas eyes brimmed with tears when she heard Holdens gentle words. Even though she knew Holden had seen through her, she clung desperately to her facade, burying her face against his chest.

are you saying such

even as she spoke, her resolve crumbled,

arms tightened around

Yes, you are right.

You are fine.

Im sorry.

Please dont cry.

paused and then added softly, Are you hungry? Is that why you cant sleep? I could have

cook something for you? Arianas lip trembled as

No need for that.

Im not hungry.

back to

again and again to leave, Holden still held her tightly and

line of

I was looking at

him so

Im sorry, Holden.

how busy you are

didnt mean to be so fragile, but I… I just cant

so worried

I miss him terribly.

by guilt that I havent been able to protect our children… Holdens heart constricted at

sorry for, he

anyone should apologize,

of failure, a heavy cloak draped over him for not living up to the role of a

in Arianas act, thinking

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