Ariana nodded, prepared to hand Adele over to Shawn. To her surprise, Adele clung tightly to her neck and buried her little head in her shoulder, whispering softly, “Aria, don't go. Aria, don't go."

Touched by the child's reluctance, Ariana felt her heart soften. She suggested, "How about I come along with Adele to the hospital?"

"If it's not too much trouble for you, of course you can." Shawn showed respect towards Ariana. While not daring to ask too much, he didn't need to probe to discern his boss' attitude towards Ariana.

Moreover, in character, capability, and care for Adele, Ariana surpassed Sadie by Leaps and bounds.

Ariana smiled and responded, "No trouble at all. I've got nothing else going on this afternoon."