Ariana took a deep breath before explaining, "You see, I haven't mustered the courage to tell my son about his father's death. He's been longing for a call from his dad. Could you pretend to be him and call my son tomorrow? I'll make sure to pay you for it once it's done."

Hearing the word "pay," Holden chuckled softly.

The sound of his chuckle made Ariana's heart quiver.

It was eerily reminiscent of how Theodore used to Laugh.

She pinched her hand tightly, reminding herself to stay composed.