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.

wore a dark green

She was probably still in the

Pedro. He leaned against

a faint smile, "Mr. Moore,

Madam Lawson. I don't see Miss Burton.

in good

sent Andrea to Ucrebury alone to recover? I couldn't help but frown 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

shouldn't worry about it. A second later, I responded with a giggle, "Madam Lawson and Mr. Moore, you treat your

a forced smile, which was a

the old Valerie would have already jumped to use my words

most famous. Mr. Moore, you've been a Jarold City resident for

and said quietly "Arianna, you're the legitimate daughter of the Reid family now. You should call

I regained my senses and