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?”