My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

In the south, entering a family registry involved some form of religious celebration, but it seemed to be different in the north.

After the emcee babbled on about some things, Charles then led me to the stage for a bow. This was to show that the deal had been sealed.

Charles gave me a delicate sandalwood box and said to me, "This is a pair of emerald green bracelets that Yvonne liked most when she was still around. When she was alive, she often said that if she had a daughter, she would give this bracelet to her."

Seeing the moisture in his resolute eyes, I raised my hand and took it. Then, I bowed three times and called out, "Dad!"

For a moment, Charles's eyes were filled with tears. He helped me up and pulled me along as he introduced me to everyone.

A poor, peasant girl had been recognized as the daughter of a public figure seemingly for no reason while such a big banquet had been held. Gossipers were sure to make their rounds.

But it was a good thing that Aaron always stayed by my side.

"Have the reporters and journalists arrived?" I raised my glass of champagne, and my gaze fell on Valerie and Pedro. They were engaged in small talk with some attendees.

dresses very much. She wore a dark green printed dress that gave her an air of elegance

found. She was probably still in the

Pedro. He leaned against me

nodded. With a glass of champagne in hand, I made my way towards the couple and greeted them with a faint smile, "Mr. Moore, Madam Lawson, welcome!" Valerie and Pedro turned around and were slightly surprised to see me.

I don't see Miss Burton. Is

she's not in good health. So, Pedro and I sent her back to Ucrebury to recuperate. The weather there is good, it's more

at the thought of that. Originally, Andrea had Hendrix and the rest to rely on in Ucrebury. With them all being in Jarold City now, was it appropriate to send her to

A second later, I responded with a giggle, "Madam Lawson and Mr. Moore, you treat your daughter so

me a forced smile, which was

Valerie would have already jumped to use my words against me. Yet, she was silent

been a Jarold City resident for a long time. Do you like watching plays?" I glanced at Pedro

quietly "Arianna, you're the legitimate daughter of the Reid family now.

I regained my senses and called him