My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

Hendrix stiffened at my words. His eyes scanned me, and although I couldn't tell what he was thinking, I knew that he wasn't in the best mood. "Have you thought it through?" he asked.

"Yes," I nodded.

"What do you want from me?" he asked with a calm expression. Too calm. For a moment there, I thought that he was just tolerating my tantrum.

I paused for a while before answering him, "I don't want anything from you. In fact, I don't want me or the baby to have anything to do with you in the future!" S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Since I wanted to cut off what was between us, then I should cut it off cleanly.

He narrowed his eyes at me and asked, "Have you ever thought of how you're going to raise the child on your own? Who are you planning to ask for help? Is it Sawyer or Aaron?"

I stared at him in disbelief. "Hendrix, what kind of person do you think I am? Don't judge me by your own standards!"

"What standard do I have?" He leaned towards me and asked, "I've explained about my relationship with Andrea countless times. However, are you not going to tell me about Aaron if I never asked?"

frowned at his words as

you mean?" I

Valerie's birthday party. But later on, you appeared in Pearis Manor with Aaron, and yet you never explained about

was very good at controlling his emotions. He looked at me and continued, "I never asked you about that because I was hoping that you would come to me with an explanation. Actions speak louder than words, Arianna. This is how I show my love for

to say more, but I couldn't. I started to get

want to explain anymore. I felt like

subject, "Andrea has Valerie and Pedro by her side, but you still can't let

as I said that, and it was

me, so I guiltily added, "I'm not like Andrea. She has you, Valerie, Pedro, Austin, and so many others who care so much for her.

softened a little. He

sat down on the bed, my gaze lowered

me and asked, "Why? Too guilty to

say anything. He smiled weakly, "I'm sorry for going through the box. Grandpa meant to trap us in this marriage with that. But

away. I'm your husband, and you're my wife. I'll take good care of you and