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 strange things?

she spoke, her resolve crumbled, the last

tightened around

Yes, you are right.

You are fine.

Im sorry.

Please dont cry.

Is that why

like me to cook something for you? Arianas lip trembled as she shook her

No need for that.

Im not hungry.

go back to

to leave, Holden

tenderness completely broke her last line of defense, and she finally cried out

was looking

him so

Im sorry, Holden.

you are and how exhausted you must

mean to be so fragile, but I… I

worried

I miss him terribly.

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

nothing to be sorry for, he said,

should

weight of failure, a heavy cloak draped over him for

the beginning, he had believed in Arianas act, thinking she remained

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