His demeanor only deepened her reluctance to leave.

Yet, reality was beyond her control.

Without a cure, death was her inevitable destiny.

Feeling sad, Ariana lowered her head.

Just then, Holden’s voice pierced the silence.

“I detest the idea of your final words,” he declared solemnly.

Sonia echoed his sentiment.

“Yes, Ariana, if you succumb to your illness, Holden will remarry.

He’s wealthy and handsome.

He’ll undoubtedly find a new partner, ensuring a stepmother for his children.

Sonia’s blunt remark provoked emotions in Ariana, making her cough.

Concerned, Holden rushed to her side, gently patting her back.

With her face slightly red, Ariana raised her eyes to meet Holden’s gaze.

“Will you truly seek another wife after my passing? Will you find a stepmother for Melon and Adele?”

Holden averted his gaze, his determination unwavering.

“No, I will not.

If you die, I will follow you to death.

“You can’t do that!” Ariana exclaimed.

“You need to continue Living.

Our children cannot bear the loss of both parents.

Your absence would render them completely destitute.

As Holden readied himself to reply, Sonia interrupted, asserting, “Stop talking about death and loss.

We will all continue to live well.

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Sarah concurred with a nod, sensing Ariana’s sorrow.

She then cleared her throat and introduced a more uplifting subject, hoping to lift Ariana’s spirits.

“Ariana, let me share a funny story about Adrian.

He mistook Holden for his spouse and himself for Jennifer when he was hallucinating.

Sarah laughed as she recounted, then pointed to Sonia and added, “Another time, he called Sonia his bestie.

“Absolutely.

I couldn’t stop laughing when I told Sarah about this,”

Sonia said.

Smiling, she continued, “Once, Maxwell and I went to the hospital, and Adrian mistook himself for Jennifer.

He told Jennifer to buy a strawberry cake, imitating her typical habit.

Poor Jennifer could only fume with irritation, unable to get back at him.

After realizing what he had done, Adrian became frightened and started pretending to be ill.

It was so funny.

Seizing the moment, Holden chimed in, “Eventually, Jennifer saw through Adrian’s pretense, and he faced the consequences.

His wails echoed throughout the building.

The three talked one by one, sharing the funny story, trying to lift Ariana’s spirits.

Their infectious enthusiasm brightened Ariana’s mood, her eyes shining with genuine happiness.

Sarah and Sonia lingered for a while, their presence a soothing balm to Ariana.

After they departed, a visible brightness had infused Ariana’s demeanor.

When the room was left to just Ariana and Holden, Ariana turned her gaze towards him.

Watching him peel fruit with such focus, a wave of contentment washed over her, her smile betraying her inner delight.

Moments later, Ariana softly called out, “Holden.

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