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Holden couldn’t shake the impact she was having on him.
Despite being clear-headed, her unintentional allure was hard to ignore. Her actions and even her
words stirred him deeply.
This was so unlike how he felt with Sadie. With Sadie, he was always level-headed, but with Ariana, he
felt off balance.
Remembering how Ariana had held him, calling him her true love, a thrill went through Holden. His
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Even as he tried to center himself, his heart gave in.
He sighed, a mix of frustration and acceptance, swung open the car door, and decided it was best to
take her home.
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Exiting the car, he missed Ariana’s faint whisper, saying, “Theodore, stay.” Soon enough, she was
swept into a deep sleep.
Holden got out of the car and cradled Ariana, making his way to the villa’s front door.
He rang the bell. It was Melon who answered. The child had been waiting, worried since Ariana hadn’t
returned. Seeing Holden holding Ariana in that state, alarm flashed in his eyes.
“Mommy, what’s wrong with you?” he exclaimed, voice shaky.
Holden was quick to soothe him.
“She’s fine. Just had a bit too much to drink.”
As he carried Ariana inside, it took Melon a moment to compose himself from the sudden wave of
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“Where should I take her?” Holden asked.
“Upstairs. I’ll show you,” Melon replied, leading the way with quick, little steps.
In the bedroom, as Holden was setting Ariana on the bed, she suddenly sat upright, waving an arm.
“More drinks! Let’s keep the party going!”
Gently, Holden eased her back down.
“You’ve had plenty tonight. We’ll see about tomorrow.”
But Ariana wasn’t so easily convinced.
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