My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

He paused and aggressively reached over to make sure that I was looking him in the eye. "Are you not angry because you think me unnecessary, or is it because you find me disdainful?" I was stunned by what he said.

He continued to stare hard at me as he asked, "Do you keep thinking that I would protect Andrea because you don't actually think of me as your husband who would help you with your problems, who would stand by your side?"

I pursed my lips and did not speak. I just kept looking at him.

After a pause, I said, "No!"

Andrea was nothing but a responsibility to him. Even though he was aware of a lot of things, he would not still be able to completely ignore her because of Casper.

Moreover, now that people knew that both Andrea and I were childless, they probably thought that things had finally gotten even, and that I would probably finally feel relieved about things.

no longer hate nor hold a grudge against

point of view, it was easy to think of this as

your child, Irvin was the one you depended on, and now you've got Aaron's help when you need it. Basically, anytime you

one who cares so much about Andrea, and you're the one who can't let go of her. When sh*t happened to me, you weren't there for me, yet you came to Andrea's aid anytime she needed you. I'm not God, so I can't really say for sure what you are to

matter of fact, I had been so tolerant

his gaze low

finally said,

his at all. Frustrated and irritated at him, I said, "You don't have to do anything

smile made its way to his face. He sat up and took out a packet of cigarettes from his pocket. "Arianna, you're such a great person. Am I supposed to be grateful to have met such a gracious, gentle, and virtuous

dripped with sarcasm and

pursed my lips and replied indifferently, "How sweet