Undoubtedly, this remained the chief aim of their childrenâs charity organization.
Following some contemplative moments, Ariana acceded,
âVery well then, furnish me with their contact particulars, and I shall reach them when time allows.
â
With an affirmation, Jessie ended the call and promptly sent the contact information.
As Ariana perused it, her gaze snagged on the name âMr.
Fredrick.
â
Well, well, Fredrick? Could this be a stroke of fortune or something?
Swiftly, Ariana messaged Jessie.
âIs this perchance Mr.
Holden Fredrick from the esteemed Fredrick Group?â
Jessie appeared somewhat taken aback by her swift deduction and responded, âIndeed, it is none other than Holden Fredrick from the Fredrick Group.
I was just about to send the specifics.
â
Ariana was somewhat at a loss at the sight of the name Holden.
Suddenly, she found herself tilting toward refusal.
After all, a certain distaste for that woman, Sadie, resonated within her.
Being in her proximity was akin to a recipe for vexation!
Even with her serene demeanor, the thought of Sadie triggered a disconcerting unease in Ariana, and she dreaded the possibility of losing her composure and engaging in a clash.
Ariana had her declination primed, yet abruptly, the endearing face of Adele floated into her thoughts, chiseling a chink in her resolve.
Such a composed child.
It would be unfair if she continued contending with autism.
Moreover, Adele had shown no aversion to her presence.
Ariana wavered for a fleeting moment and erased her intent to decline.
ALL things considered, any enmity shared between her and Sadie was theirs to shoulder; innocent children shouldnât bear the brunt of it.
Nonetheless, Sadieâs thought still brought on a throbbing headache.
Though Sonia had meted out retribution to Sadie on the deck, Ariana found herself vexed by Sadie for no apparent reason.
And Sadieâs imperviousness to Adeleâs condition only fanned her ire.
Many therapies necessitated parental cooperation, but foreseeing Sadieâs stance was a slippery slope.
Further, Ariana worried that any discord with Sadie could perturb Adele.
She needed a strategy to sidestep face-to-face encounters with Sadie.
At that moment, another message arrived from Jessie.
âBy the way, the childâs parents are caught in the whirlwind of their obligations lately.
Theyâll reach out when the timing aligns.
No need for you to initiate contact.
â
This tidbit brought Ariana solace.
She had time for preparation and wouldnât be confronted by Sadie immediately.