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.

cutlery and paused before replying, "Maybe in two months. I haven't decided where I should go." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet

to Andoland. It's a great place to live," he suggested. He seemed to be full. He set down his cutlery and wiped his lips elegantly

will consider it!" Although Andoland was not as prosperous as Ucrebury, it would be great for slow living. Andoland would be an

advance. We left the

hope we can have our next dinner together in

I did not know how to

was getting late and I should go back. I was walking to my car when he suddenly asked, "Have

glance at him and nodded.

my mind, I should get

nodded and looked at me.

my head and added, "I don't intend to

but did not express

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

did not get out of the car. Instead,