Just then, Ariana's phone, which was charging in the living room, began to ring. Melon entered the room with the phone, handing it to Ariana and saying, "Mom, Mitchel's calling."

As Ariana reached for the phone, it was swiftly taken away.

Holden grabbed the phone, looked at the caller ID, and pressed the hang-up button.

Ariana halted, her gaze fixed on Holden, puzzled by his actions.

"What are you doing?" she inquired.