The call from Adele brought joy to Ariana, but a fleeting memory gave her pause.
After a brief hesitation, she queried, “Is your daddy there, too? Is this his phone?”
Adele muttered a response and then said, “Go out.”
Ariana knew that Adele meant Holden wasn't around. She checked the unfamiliar
number on her phone and thought that it was probably his other number.
Without dwelling on it, Ariana smiled and conversed with Adele.
Adele's words were scarce and sporadic, yet Ariana managed to understand her,
and Adele listened attentively, responding to most of what Ariana shared.
As time passed, Ariana heard Adele yawn, so she comforted her before ending
the call.
After that, Ariana’s phone screen stayed on the call-ending interface.
Emotions swirled inside her as she gazed at the number.
She clicked to exit and noticed a ten-minute call record from Holden.
There was a high probability that Holden was the one who had rescued her once
again.
Ariana had lost track of how many times Holden had rescued her.
Feeling frustrated, she ran her fingers through her hair. Her plan to keep a safe
distance from Holden was failing as their connection deepened.
Now, even when she saw Adele, she couldn't help but consider Holden first. She
tried to create space between them but had now found herself indebted to him
and trapped in a cycle of favors.
Overwhelmed, she lay on her bed and pulled the covers over her head.
The following morning, Remy arrived at the hospital room early.
Despite his imposing stature, standing over six feet tall, he appeared pitifully
nervous as he carefully peeked inside.
Ariana noticed him and asked, puzzled, “Why are you sneaking around out
there? Come in.”
Upon entering, Remy, without speaking, performed a flawless ninety-degree bow,
surprising Ariana.
Expressing his gratitude, Remy stated, “I can't thank you enough. I dread to
imagine what would've happened to my child without your intervention.”
Ariana shook her head and said, “It's fine, as long as your child is safe.”
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