Devin gazed affectionately at the newly planted flowers and remarked, âNext year, these will bloom beautifully, and you, Miss Edwards, will be able to enjoy making flower tea right here in the garden with the kids.
â
Ariana chuckled softly.
âReally?â
Devin replied, âOf course.
Youâre welcome to use anything in the house whenever you Like.
â
Ariana paused, sensing the deeper meaning in Devinâs words-she was becoming part of the family.
She simply smiled in response.
Devin continued, âThe house has really come to life since you arrived, Miss Edwards.
It used to feel a bit too cold before.
â
Noticing Arianaâs reflective expression, Devin said, âEver since Mr.
Fredrick lost his memory, I havenât seen him this cheerful in a long time.
Itâs all thanks to you.
This house has stood the test of time, and Iâm confident it will continue to flourish and be filled with happiness for many more years.
â
Ariana understood Devin was suggesting a lasting future for Holden and her, but with Sadieâs issues still hanging in the balance, she didnât feel like it.
She took a sip of her coffee and replied, âThe future is uncertain.
Letâs just wait and see.
â
As the sun began to set, Ariana was busy getting her kids ready for the harvest dinner at Rodneyâs farm.
Melon got to wear a sleek suit, looking sharp.
He wanted a bow tie, so Ariana added one to complete his outfit.
For Adele, Ariana had chosen a beautiful white dress with a puffy skirt, sprinkled with tiny glittering gems.
To match, she added a sparkling hair clip to Adeleâs hair.
All dressed up, Melon and Adele looked like they belonged in a fairytale.
Ariana couldnât help but cover them with ki*ses, leaving big red lipstick marks on their cheeks.
Adele blinked, looking puzzled, like she wasnât sure what had just happened.
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Melon, on the other hand, was totally fine with it, even sticking his cheek out for more ki*ses
.
He helped wipe off the lipstick marks on Adele with his sleeve like a little gentleman.
Ariana was laughing at their ki*s-covered cheeks when Devin walked in and said, âMiss Edwards, the driverâs ready.
â
Devin had been supposed to take them, but something urgent had come up at work.
Since it was just a short ride to the estate and the backup driver was someone Devin knew, Ariana was fine with the change of plans.
âAlright,â Ariana said, standing up with a smile.
Devin handed her their things and gently reminded her, âMiss Edwards, be careful.
â
âDonât worry.
The farmâs safe,â Ariana assured him, taking the stuff and guiding the kids toward the car.
Once they got to the farm, Ariana took a deep breath, enjoying the fresh country air.
It was a refreshing change from the cityâs hustle and bustle.
The villa was lively with many Luxury cars parked before the gate.
It was clear Rodney had invited lots of guests.
Rodney noticed Ariana and the children as soon as they arrived and came over with a big grin.