Chapter 1178
On the other end of the line, Holden expressed gentle concern, feigning
ignorance, and inquired, “How did you sustain your injury?
Who did it?”
Ariana provided a succinct and matter-of-fact account, addressing each question
with precision.
Nevertheless, the person on the other end of the line remained steadfast in his
role as a concerned husband, causing Ariana’s cheeks to flush with
embarrassment and shyness.
Noticing Ariana’s blushing countenance, Melon grew immediately concerned and
urgently asked, “Mommy, why are you blushing? Are you running a fever? Should
I call the doctor?”
For a protracted, uneasy moment, Holden, on the opposite end of the phone,
lapsed into silence, a pause that Ariana also endured.
Ariana’s countenance blushed a deep crimson, her inner turmoil palpable. How
could Melon lay bare her vulnerabilities in such a manner, casting a shadow over
her reputation?
In an effort to end the embarrassment, Ariana engaged in a few more strained
pleasantries before deliberately releasing an exaggerated yawn.
“Oh, my, I'm quite fatigued. It's high time I retired for the night. We'll chat again
soon!” Without waiting for a response, she swiftly ended the call.
Immediately upon disconnecting, Ariana flung the phone aside as if it had
scalded her, cradling her head in her hands. Her silent scream resonated with the
weight of her shame.
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Her flaming cheeks seemed to resist cooling while that voice, eerily reminiscent
of Theodore’s, was still in her thoughts.
In dire need of distraction, Ariana switched on the television, only for young
Melon to undermine her yet again.
“But Mommy, I thought you were sleepy? Why are you watching TV now?”
Ariana snapped. Seizing the boy roughly, she sank her teeth into his soft, pale
cheek in a vicious nip.
“Not another word from you, starting this very moment!” she threatened.
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Melon, perplexed by his mother's
wrath, looked pitiful but dared not
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Meanwhile, Holden couldn't stifle a chuckle once the line fell silent.
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Alongside his laughter, an intense
yearning to meet Ariana in person
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The realization jolted him. She had thoroughly enchanted him.
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When Shawn entered, he discovered
Holden beaming more brightly than
he had in quite some time, feeling
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