FreeGoodNovelChapter 1336 Zayden faked composure as he replied, "You're overthinking things.
I simply wanted to bond with my dear nephew.
Perhaps we'll have the chance to spend more ttogether in the future.
" Ariana's expression turned frosty, her gaze piercing as she regarded Zayden with suspicion.
It was apparent to her that Zayden was privy to the truth about Holden and Theodore being the sperson as well as what had happened in the past.
Rumors had circulated about Zayden and Holden's strained relationship, and Ariana had heard whispers of past conflicts and misunderstandings between them.
Though she was unaware of the specifics, she sensed that Zayden was not a good person.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe fact that Zayden could get along with the Likes of Sadie already said a lot.
Coupled with secretly taking Melon away, his actions only served to deepen Ariana's distrust.
So, it was natural for her to think every word that cout of Zayden's mouth just now was total bullshit.
With Little patience for further interaction, Ariana cut to the chase and said bluntly, "No matter what you're up to, stay away from my son.
"Then, Ariana left with Melon without sparing another glance at Zayden.
Watching Ariana leave, the smile at the corners of Zayden's mouth faded.
Ariana's anger simmered under a sullen expression as she and Melon made their way home, unmoved by Melon's attempts to apologize and charm her with his cuteness.
Upon their arrival, Ariana wasted no tin administering a punishment, delivering a stern spanking to Melon. "I warned you about the dangers of strangers.
What were you thinking? Why did you leave with him?" she said.
Melon pleaded for forgiveness, grasping Ariana's arm with a pitiful expression.
"Mommy, I'm sorry.
I was wrong.
I knew he might be a bad guy, so I wanted to find out what his purpose was.
And in the end, I even fooled him.
" However, Ariana's anger only intensified upon hearing Melon's self-congratulatory tone.
She delivered another stern spanking and snapped, "Do you think you're cleverer than him? If he really wants to do something bad, you don't even stand a chance against him, let alone if he has accomplices! Have you forgotten what happened last twhen you were kidnapped? You may think you're clever, but you didn't consider the vast difference in strength between you and him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThis time, you got lucky.
But what about next time?" Despite her anger, Ariana couldn't bear to see Melon crying.
So, she stopped.
With one hand covering his reddened buttocks, Melon looked up at Ariana with watery eyes, his other hand grasping her sleeve as he attempted to console her.
"Mommy, I know I made a mistake.
Please don't be mad at me.
The resemblance between Melon's distressed expression and Holden's was striking, and the more Ariana looked at Melon, the angrier she became.
But she stopped herself from lashing out further as she had already punished him enough.
Initially, Ariana contemplated informing Holden about the incident.
However, upon reflection, she decided against it.
Because she knew Zayden hadn't technically done anything bad to Melon.
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