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 the amusement park, he

lit up like a spark in the dark, his voice

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

Ariana looked at Adele, a wave of guilt

had

daughter sooner, Adele wouldnt have

shadow of guilt in Arianas eyes, stopped the car

hair and said in a soothing

never have the chance to hurt

words, yet deep

treated her beloved daughter

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

Sadie was confined to a rehabilitation center, living a pitiful and restricted life, Ariana believed that justice had

family of four reached the

and Melon went through

thirty minutes, the

was relieved that both Ariana and Melon were

you promised to take me to the amusement park! Melon said, his

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