Chapter 1868

The memory of the nurse drawing his blood sent an involuntary shiver down his spine.

Desperate to escape another round of tests, Melon plastered on his brightest smile, showering Holden with exaggerated compliments and even composing a playful tune about what an amazing father Holden was to avoid getting a check-up.

While Holden chuckled at the boys antics, his resolve remained unshaken, The examination would proceed as planned.

Realizing he couldnt charm his way out of this, Melon slumped in his seat, his Lips curling into a pout.

Adele, noticing her brother sulking, rummaged through her pocket and pulled out some candy, Extending the candy toward him, she said, Dont be sad, Melon.

Here, have some candy.

Thanks, Adele.

Melon unwrapped a piece and popped it into his mouth.

The fruity sweetness coated his tongue, but it did little to lift his spirits.

Holden, steering the car with one hand, caught Melons gloomy reflection in the rearview mirror. His heart softened.

Ill take you to the amusement park, he

spark in the dark, his voice filled

be good during the check-up! Adele, hearing this, turned her hopeful eyes toward

Ariana looked at Adele, a wave

Adele had endured Sadies abuse came

had recognized her daughter sooner, Adele wouldnt have suffered so much

shadow of guilt in Arianas eyes, stopped the car at a

hair and said in a soothing tone, Dont blame

never have the chance

nodded at Holdens comforting words, yet deep

how cruelly Sadie had treated her beloved daughter filled

law, she would have wanted to make Sadie pay tenfold for

a rehabilitation center, living a pitiful and restricted life, Ariana believed that justice had

the family

and Melon went through their

roughly thirty minutes, the results

that both Ariana and Melon

Melon said, his voice bubbling with excitement as he clung tightly

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