Ariana's hand, mid-chop with vegetables, hesitated briefly, and a sigh escaped her lips. “I don't know."

“I understand. I'm just asking," Judy immediately reassured her, implying that there was no need for her to feel pressured.

Judy empathized with Ariana's predicament. After all, Holden had forgotten their past together, and the addition of Sadie and Adele in the picture only added layers of complication. It was indeed a difficult situation for Ariana.

Feeling for Ariana, Judy couldn't help but say, “In all honesty, it's clear that Holden still cares about you and is genuinely concerned for you. I believe he'll sort out these matters and eventually come back to you."

Judy couldn't resist offering a few words in defense of Holden. After all, they had been such a perfect match and deeply in love before.