“Daddy, has it been a while since you called Mommy? Why does it feel so distant between you two? On TV, parents call each other honey, daring, sweetheart, something Like that."

Melon was incredibly perceptive. After speaking, he gazed expectantly at Ariana.

Feeling somewhat cornered by his intense stare, she reluctantly summoned the courage to awkwardly mutter, “Darling.”

After a brief pause, a soft chuckle came from the other end.

“Baby, I'm listening."