Exiting the dressing room, Ariana's cheeks were tinted pink, her breathing a tad deeper.

Inwardly, she chided herself for getting too close to Holden during such a simple task.

As Ariana and Holden made their way down, clad in clean clothes, they found Devin already busy with the breakfast hustle for the children.

Devin caught sight of them together and offered a warm, knowing nod.

Settling beside Melon, Ariana broached the subject of the morning commute, contemplating the need to use Holden's car for Melon's drop-off.

Devin interjected, "Miss Edwards, let me take care of it. Melon's drop-off is on me."

Taken aback, Ariana hesitated. "Would it trouble you?"

Devin watched Melon with a fond look. "Not in the least. It would be my honor." He silently affirmed Melon's place in the family, deserving of every bit of attention given to Adele.

Thinking of this, he added, “Miss Adele also wants to visit the kindergarten with Melon. The plan is to check it out first, and if it's a good fit, Adele can start attending the kindergarten with Melon."

Adele, who was busy with her milk, perked up at her name and nodded vigorously at Ariana, her lips framed by a milk mustache. "Yep, with brother!"

Melon, suddenly standing up, declared, "I'll keep her safe!"

Holden observed the sweet exchange, gently ruffling Adele's hair.

"That's the spirit. Kindergarten could be a new adventure for her."

With a consensus reached, Ariana acknowledged Devin and gently cleaned Adele's face before sitting down to join the morning meal.

Adele, grinning broadly, pushed her milk toward Ariana, suggesting she take a sip.

Melon, with earnest precision, also contributed a portion of his breakfast to Ariana's bowl.

Ariana couldn't help but chuckle at their actions.

Holden observed the scene, his heart swelling with pride at Adele's blossoming confidence, all nurtured by Ariana's care.

After dropping off Melon and Adele, Ariana and Holden set off to their companies together.

In an effort to veil her participation in the love-variety show, Ariana just mentioned she was off to the Global Building.