Hearing that, just a second before the boy ended the call, the man found his voice and said, "It is me. your father."

Melon caught the word “father” clearly and stopped his movement midway. Now, it was he who was stunned and couldn't find words to respond.

As the shock washed over him, the boy subconsciously turned away and cried out, "Mommy, some scoundrel is on the phone!"

Having heard her son's distress, Ariana swiftly closed the door and rushed over. She took the phone from his hand and asked, "What scoundrel, dear?"

Melon looked at her blankly.