"You asked me about my family before, and now I think I can answer."

Holden sent a question mark implying he was curious to have her answer.

Ariana then replied, "After my dad died, I felt like a ship adrifting on the sea. I felt so helpless, like I could be drowned by a giant wave at any moment. But now, I think Thave found a port where I belong."

Holden was silent for a long time, and then he replied, "If one day you find that this port is not like you imagined, will you sail away?"

After reading his message, Ariana thought about the cage and golden shackle in the greenhouse of Theodore's manor. She hesitated for a moment. However, she didn't want to leave room for any misunderstanding with Holden, so she answered firmly, "No. Once I have made up my mind, I won't give up easily."