Melon, clinging snugly to Holden, said, "I don't want you and Adele to leave. Can't you stick around? Living together would be awesome."

The child's innocence painted a picturesque scene.

However, Ariana, upon hearing Melon's words, had a shadow of loneliness in her eyes.

Holden, chuckling, embraced Melon and said, “Sure thing!"

Then, he turned serious, fixed his gaze on Melon, and said, "But there's something you need to know."