But explaining this to her son was a daunting task.

Should she reveal the truth, admitting she had been lying all along?

Or should she simply tell him his father had passed away long ago?

The decision weighed heavily on Ariana as she took a deep breath, bracing herself for the difficult conversation. However, before she could utter a word, Melon spoke, his voice trembling. "Mommy, that uncle isn't my daddy, is he?"

Ariana was momentarily stunned, her eyes locked on Melon as he continued, "My daddy would never be so fickle, and he wouldn't abandon us for five years!"