Chapter 1818
Its all on me, and I cant deny it.
I should have stepped out of the house during that Christmas dinner.
I shouldve been in the snow with the kids.noveldrama
If I had, then Melon wouldnt have been taken away by Moss, Ariana said, her lips quivering.
Ive told you, this has nothing to do with you.
The blame rests solely on my shoulders, Holden said softly.
Back then, Bennett gave me a heads-up about Moss lurking in Eleymond.
He told me to be on guard.
I thought Mercy Hospital was ready for anything, and I had never expected him to sneak in.
If I had sent more men to keep watch, Melon wouldnt have been taken away.
They both clung to the weight of the blame, each unwilling to let the other shoulder it.
Gradually, Ariana was tired from crying. After restless nights spent tossing and turning, she finally succumbed to sleep in Holdens embrace.
Holden gently patted her back, quietly keeping watch over her through the night.
Soon, the next day came.
The company was brimming with tasks that needed Holdens attention.
As he prepared to leave for work, Holden couldnt shake the worry of leaving Ariana alone in the hospital room.
He feared that solitude would send her spiraling into dark thoughts or make her resume drinking again.
So, he made arrangements for Sonia to keep her company.
When he reached out to Sonia, Sonia didnt hesitate to agree.
Almost fully recovered from her injuries, she no longer needed her wheelchair.
She went to Arianas ward with a Laptop.
Aria, Im here for you! Sonia beamed.
Ariana had been gazing at the tree outside the window, momentarily lost in thought.
At the sound of Sonias voice, she turned her head and was met with the familiar face of her friend.She smiled slightly.
Im so sorry, Aria.
Things have been a whirlwind lately.
Thats why I didnt visit you sooner, Sonia said, approaching Ariana.
Holden had mentioned to her that Ariana was feeling low and getting lost in her thoughts, and he didnt want Ariana to realize that he had specially arranged for someone to accompany her.
With Melons fate hanging in the balance, everyone was busy looking for him.
If Ariana found out they were diverting their attention to care for her, it would only deepen her guilt.
So, Sonia pretended not to know that Holden was at work and asked Ariana where Holden was.
As she spoke, she discreetly studied Arianas expression, anxious that she might sense something was off.
But it appeared Ariana didnt suspect anything.
She responded softly, Holdens at the company. Sonia nodded.
Taking a seat at the edge of the bed, she said, Aria, Im in the midst of crafting a new novel, but Im drawing a blank lately.
Can you help me brainstorm? Sonia tried to distract Ariana from the sadness of Melons disappearance.
Even though Sonia was equally worried about Melon-having rallied her fans through social media to search for Melon-she was unable to find him.
Ariana found herself unable to refuse Sonia, and she began to seriously mull over ideas for Sonias new novel.
After a thoughtful pause, she suggested, What about a story of a paparazzo and a powerful figure? Thats a great idea! Since Im a paparazzo, Ive got plenty of material to work with! But as for the powerful figure… Sonias brow furrowed, her mind racing.
There are so many powerful men I know.
Which one should I pick to get my inspiration? It wouldnt feel right to choose someone whos not single.
I think Maxwell is good.
He is definitely a powerful and domineering figure, Ariana said, turning her head and clearing her throat.
An idea sparked in her mind, and she continued, Besides, as his employee, you can watch him closely and gather more insights.
What do you think?
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