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.

you to

like a spark in

Adele, hearing this, turned her hopeful eyes toward Ariana, who responded with a tender

looked at Adele, a wave of

Adele had endured Sadies abuse

recognized her daughter sooner, Adele wouldnt have suffered

noticing the shadow of guilt in Arianas eyes, stopped the

gently stroke Arianas hair and said

never have the

at Holdens comforting words, yet deep down, her resentment toward

had treated her beloved daughter filled

law, she would have wanted to make Sadie pay

a pitiful and restricted life, Ariana believed that

the family of

through their follow-up examinations without

thirty minutes, the

that both

promised to take me to the amusement park! Melon said, his voice bubbling with excitement as he clung tightly

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