Female Novel
Chapter 1178
On the other end of the line, Holden expressed gentle concern, feigning ignorance, and inquired, “How
did you sustain your injury?
Who did it?”
Ariana provided a succinct and matter-of-fact account, addressing each question with precision.
Nevertheless, the person on the other end of the line remained steadfast in his role as a concerned
husband, causing Ariana’s cheeks to flush with embarrassment and shyness.
Noticing Ariana’s blushing countenance, Melon grew immediately concerned and urgently asked,
“Mommy, why are you blushing? Are you running a fever? Should I call the doctor?”
For a protracted, uneasy moment, Holden, on the opposite end of the phone, lapsed into silence, a
pause that Ariana also endured.novelbin
Ariana’s countenance blushed a deep crimson, her inner turmoil palpable. How could Melon lay bare
her vulnerabilities in such a manner, casting a shadow over her reputation?
In an effort to end the embarrassment, Ariana engaged in a few more strained pleasantries before
deliberately releasing an exaggerated yawn.
“Oh, my, I’m quite fatigued. It’s high time I retired for the night. We’ll chat again soon!” Without waiting
for a response, she swiftly ended the call.
Immediately upon disconnecting, Ariana flung the phone aside as if it had scalded her, cradling her
head in her hands. Her silent scream resonated with the weight of her shame.
A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y
Her flaming cheeks seemed to resist cooling while that voice, eerily reminiscent of Theodore’s, was still
in her thoughts.
In dire need of distraction, Ariana switched on the television, only for young Melon to undermine her yet
again.
“But Mommy, I thought you were sleepy? Why are you watching TV now?”
Ariana snapped. Seizing the boy roughly, she sank her teeth into his soft, pale cheek in a vicious nip.
“Not another word from you, starting this very moment!” she threatened.
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Meanwhile, Holden couldn’t stifle a chuckle once the line fell silent.
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The realization jolted him. She had thoroughly enchanted him.
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