“I have no interest in verifying these allegations. However, you must confront your own truth."

With that, he abruptly ended the call.

Afterward, Holden felt a twinge of unease.

He was very aware that the way he felt about Ariana was different, and that he had no emotional connection to Sadie.

In fact, he had no recollection of Sadie from his past. Nevertheless, out of respect for his family's expectations and his obligations to Adele, he couldn't just dismiss Sadie's predicament.