âI mean⦠youâ¦â Ariana stammered, her words faltering as she struggled to convey her thoughts.
She then gestured towards Mitchel and herself, tracing a heart shape in the air before shrugging.
Observing Arianaâs hesitant gestures, Mitchel chuckled softly and gently turned her face toward him.
He wore a warm smile as he reassured her, âDonât overthink it.
My mother gave you the bracelet probably just because she Likes you and Melon.
Thereâs no other meaning behind it.
â
Ariana sighed in relief and patted her chest, saying, âPhew, as long as thereâs no misunderstanding.
â
Afterward, she turned her attention to Melon, engaging in playful interactions with him.
Unbeknownst to her, she failed to notice the faint fading of Mitchelâs smile and the tinge of melancholy in his eyes.
Upon dropping Ariana off at her home, Mitchel embarked on a solo trip to procure groceries and daily necessities for her.
He meticulously arranged these items in her house, imparting important instructions and emphasizing the necessity of reaching out if any issues arose regarding her injury.
After tidying up her residence, he finally departed from her villa.
Standing at the doorway, Melon and Ariana watched Mitchelâs car recede into the distance.
Melon clung to Arianaâs arm affectionately, declaring, âMitchel is really nice.
If I didnât have a dad, Iâd agree to have Mitchel as my dad.
â
Ariana hadnât yet responded when Melon adopted a serious tone, continuing, âBut I do have a dad, and heâs really good to me.
Mommy, you canât like Mitchel.
â
Ariana was momentarily taken aback but quickly grasped that Melon was talking about Holden.
She playfully tapped Melonâs head and teased, âWhat? Just a few phone calls, and heâs already your great dad? How shallow.
â
Melon, feeling the weight of unspoken sentiment, absently rubbed his forehead.
In his heart, he knew it wasnât just a matter of phone calls.
His dad was remarkable, especially considering his unwavering support during summer camps.
But this was a cherished secret among them.
He had promised not to tell Mommy.
Ariana sighed, her love palpable as she knelt and affectionately ruffled her sonâs hair.
âKids shouldnât utter such things.
It could bring trouble, maybe even involving the police.
â
âThat wonât happen.
The police are the good guys; they protect us,â
Melon assured, making a silly face and sticking out his tongue before bounding off to explore the realms of a picture book, content in his own world.
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Ariana, left helplessly shaking her head, turned her attention to her computer, ready to immerse herself in work.
During the period of Arianaâs convalescence, the kindergarten had also announced a delay in the commencement of classes.
However, time raced by swiftly, and it was now the eve of Melonâs inaugural day at kindergarten, with Arianaâs injuries well on their way to healing.
Ariana decided to celebrate Melonâs impending kindergarten journey.
She extended invitations to a gathering of friends at their villa, Sonia and Sarah among them.
As the day unfolded, they congregated, enveloping Melon in a shower of affection.
Melon, overflowing with delight, frolicked with Sonia and their companions, his arms cradling a bounty of gifts.
The joy radiating from these cherished friends filled him with profound happiness.
Surrounded by people who adored him, Melon basked in contentment, yet a subtle sense of longing lingered.