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This back-and-forth continued, Melon firing off questions like rapid shots. Luckily, Ariana had shared
most of Melon’s details with Holden the previous night, equipping him to tackle the onslaught of
Melon’s queries.
Listening to their interaction, Ariana finally could breathe.
After the string of inquiries, Melon couldn’t contain his excitement, his voice changing as he
affectionately called out, “Daddy!”
In an office across town, as Shawn entered with documents in hand, he was taken aback by the
unexpected sight of his boss sporting a gentle smile.
It was a sight that startled him. Mr. Fredrick was known for his resolute demeanor, his smiles few and
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Holden’s smile was now as warm as a cozy hearth, a stark contrast to the cold exterior he typically
projected. In the past, this particular smile was exclusively reserved for Adele.
Before he could utter a word, Shawn noticed that Holden’s phone was on speaker mode.
A child’s voice wafted from the device, addressing Holden with a term of endearment that sent a jolt
through Shawn.
What in the world? Did Mr. Fredrick have a hidden family?
Shawn dared not probe or linger. He set down the documents and left.
Holden was wholly engrossed in his conversation with the boy. An unfamiliar sensation tugged at his
heartstrings.
Though he was only playing a role, the heartfelt sweetness in Melon’s voice as he called him “daddy”
touched Holden on a deep level.
It was as though he had stumbled upon a lost treasure. Sadness would set in when he figured that it
was all an illusion.
Holden was surprised that the little boy was Melon.
He had never been one to believe in fate, but learning that the boy was none other than Melon felt like
an alignment of stars.
Ariana’s voice, the same voice he had been yearning for half a year, had been right there all along!
Then, Melon’s words cast another shadow.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Yesterday, Mommy gave me a number to call, but it was disconnected. I thought you had left me.”
Inexplicably, Holden’s heart ached at those words. Softening his tone, he consoled, “Abandon you?
Never, Melon. It was my mistake. I changed my number without informing your mommy first. That’s
why I’m calling you now.”
At that moment, Melon questioned, “Why aren’t you talking to Mommy?”
Ariana and Holden were both taken aback. Ariana mustered an awkward smile and inquired, “Have you
been resting well lately?”
“I’m fine,” Holden replied earnestly.
They continued to navigate the conversation with a sense of unease.
Seeing this, Melon frowned.
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