Unbeknownst to Melon, Zayden had sinister plans. The moment he stepped away, his accomplices were set to enact a dreadful scheme, intending to hand Melon over to human traffickers.

As Zayden prepared to leave, Melon reached out, clutching Zayden's sleeve with a look of earnest pleading in his eyes. "Uncle Zayden, will you come back?" he asked, his voice tinged with vulnerability.

Zayden paused, momentarily taken aback. Patting Melon's head with a reassuring smile, he replied, "Of course. I returned just now, didn't I?"

This seemed to comfort Melon, who nodded and released Zayden's sleeve.

With genuine affection, he said, “I'll be here waiting. I've had such fun with you today. I hope we can spend more time together in the future."