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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great place to live," he suggested. He seemed to be full.

was not as prosperous as Ucrebury, it would be great for slow living.

However, he paid the bill in advance. We left the restaurant together and I stared at him. I promised, "I owe you one. I'll treat

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

I merely smiled because I did not know how

was getting late and I should go back. I was walking to my car

to glance at

made up my mind, I should get it done

and looked at

doesn't!" I shook my head and added, "I

did not express

that he was standing beside his car. I did not want to speak more, thus I bid him farewell and drove back

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