Witnessing the mother-daughter bond, Ariana felt an unexplainable tug at her heart. A heavy sensation lingered, suggesting something was off with Sadie, though Ariana couldn't pinpoint what it was.

With Sadie embracing Adele, Ariana pushed those thoughts aside.

She sighed inwardly. She believed that as long as Sadie treated Adele well, she didn't care about why Sadie had changed.

With mixed feelings swirling within her, Ariana saw no reason to stay any longer. She turned to leave.

But just as she was about to step away, Sadie’s voice stopped her.