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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He seemed to be full. He set down his cutlery and wiped his lips elegantly with a

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

my treat. 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 you next

replied, "I hope we can have

was stunned. I merely smiled because I

and I should go back. I was walking to my car when

at

I should get it

at me. "Does Hendrix

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

did not express

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

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