The biggest Ferris wheel in Eleymond stood tall beside Mount Bridge, just as Holden had said. The structure had only been completed last month, yet it had already made a name for itself as a renowned attraction in the city. From the top of the wheel, one could admire the breathtaking view of the entire river as it snaked its way through the landscape.

It was early spring, and the water was half-frozen, with floating ice chunks dotting the surface like confetti. The sight was nothing short of mesmerizing.

As Ariana hesitated to respond, Holden's impatience grew, and he probed, "Is everything alright? You seem upset.”

His words pierced through the screen, evoking a storm of emotions in Ariana's heart. Her thoughts swirled like a hurricane, but eventually, she surrendered to her loneliness and confessed, "You caught me off guard. It's just that tonight, it hit me hard that I no longer have a home after my father's passing."

Holden's eyes welled up with a myriad of emotions, but he concealed them well, averting his gaze from the phone screen for a moment. He then typed, his fingers dancing over the keys, "Where's your husband? Why isn't he there with you?”

Ariana's lips curled up in self-deprecation as the word "husband" echoed in her mind. She didn't want to discuss this topic, so she sought to concoct an excuse to terminate their conversation.

However, before she could respond, a new message sprung up, demanding her attention.

"Can you see the sky above Mount Bridge from where you live?" Holden had inquired.

Ariana paused and mulled over his query for a moment, and then replied with a simple, "No."

She skeptically denied Holden's inquiry about the sky above Mount Bridge, but her curious nature got the best of her, and she strode to the window, flicking open the curtain with a flourish.

Simultaneously, Holden's video call invitation popped up on her screen, and she debated whether to accept.

After a moment's hesitation, she acquiesced, and the image on the screen displayed a pitch-black sky, but not for long.

Without warning, a dazzling firework exploded in the distance, illuminating the darkness with an array of colors. Ariana gasped in wonder, completely mesmerized by the spectacle.

Ariana's heart was brimming with the joy of the fireworks that burst above her head. She gazed at the celestial display, mesmerized by the dancing lights.

The video call remained active. They didn't utter a word, yet the gentle sound of their breaths resonated through the call.

In this tranquil moment, Ariana no longer felt alone. Knowing that Holden was watching the same sky as her, sharing the same beautiful spectacle in different comers of the world, provided her with a comforting sense of connection.

It wasn't until the fireworks display was over that Ariana disconnected the call. She walked to the kitchen to fetch a glass of water. When she returned to her phone, she noticed that Holden had sent a voice call invitation.

As she answered, she was met with a low, husky voice that seemed to have been distorted by the distance.

“Are you feeling better now?" he inquired, concern lacing every word.

Ariana's heart swelled with warmth, and she couldn't help but respond in an equally gentle tone, "Much better. Thank you. The fireworks were beautiful." The memory of the mesmerizing display lingered in her mind, the vivid colors still dancing in her eyes.