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

up like a spark in the dark, his voice filled with

during the check-up! Adele, hearing this, turned her hopeful eyes toward Ariana, who

looked at Adele, a wave of guilt

years Adele had endured Sadies abuse came flooding

her daughter sooner, Adele wouldnt have suffered so much

guilt in Arianas eyes, stopped the

stroke Arianas hair and said in a soothing tone, Dont

the chance to hurt

nodded at Holdens comforting words, yet deep down,

how cruelly Sadie had treated her beloved

law, she would have wanted to make Sadie

center, living a

family of four

Melon went through their

thirty minutes, the

relieved that both

park! Melon said, his voice

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