With clenched teeth, Ariana mentally tallied up Holden's misdeeds.

The more she dwelled on it, the angrier she became.

She was on the verge of stepping out when she paused, retracting her foot.

She figured it might be less awkward to stay hidden and become a meal for mosquitoes than to confront Holden.

So, she decided to embrace her situation, all the while hoping Holden would make his exit soon.