My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

Josiah knitted his brows as he stared at me. His dark eyes were scrutinizing me as if he was trying to know the truth.

I was composed. I sat quietly and let him size me up.

After a few moments, he parted his lips and agreed, "Okay!"

"Thank you, Doctor Saunders!" There was no need for explanations when dealing with smart people. With just a knowing glance, they would understand everything.

After the waiter served the dishes, he glanced at me and asked meaningfully, "Miss Reid, you're smart. Have you been laying low?"

I chuckled. "I'm flattered. It's just a way to survive. Besides, Hendrix and I are not fit for each other. It's not the right time to have a baby."

He tried some food and he seemed very satisfied. He turned his attention back to me and asked, "When are you going to leave?"

I was taken aback. I looked up to meet his eyes. In truth, I was shocked. I was planning to get rid of the baby before filing a divorce. I planned to leave Ucrebury but I was not sure where I should go. To my surprise, he guessed all my plans.

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It's a great place to live," he suggested. He seemed to be full. He set down

a good suggestion. I nodded and responded, "I will consider it!" Although Andoland was not as prosperous as

supposed to be my treat. However, he paid the bill in advance. We left the restaurant together and

his shoulder and replied, "I hope we can have our next dinner together in

smiled because I

to my car when he suddenly asked, "Have you decided when you're

turned to glance at him and nodded.

mind, I should get it done as

nodded and looked at me. "Does Hendrix

my head and added, "I don't

frowned but did not express any

not want to speak more, thus I bid him farewell and drove

pulled over at the entrance of the villa. I did not get out of the car. Instead, I