My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

She nodded and did not probe any further. I let her play by herself in the courtyard.

Initially, I wanted to give Aaron a call. But after some thinking, I gave up on the thought.

In the evening, Hendrix called. He seemed to have just finished his work. He asked, "Have you eaten?"

If it weren't for Anne, I typically would not prepare dinner. I looked at the food that was still being prepared in the kitchen and replied, "No, I haven't." "Let's eat out tonight. I'll pick both of you up in a bit. It's cold out, so be sure to layer up." He sounded like he was tidying up some documents.

I supposed he was still in the office.

I froze, feeling a little apprehensive as I had not been out for quite some time. "Wouldn't I garner a lot of unwanted attention if I go out now?" I asked. After all, it hadn't been that long since the havoc ended.

"Don't worry. I've booked us a private dining room," he reassured. After a brief pause, he said, "By the way, Josiah has just returned from Hanlusia City. He'd like to see Anne."

I scowled. I did not want Anne to have anything to

do with him.

voice, "If you don't like him seeing Anne,

I did not want him to see Anne,

parked his car in front of the courtyard. Anne and I got into the rear seats of

around with furrowed

my head and took off my scarf. Though the air conditioner was turned on,

which helped to lighten the mood because I did not say much.

straight to the private dining room. Josiah was waiting

he saw Anne, he grinned and bombarded her with

gripped my hand as I sat down. In a soft and restrained voice, he asked, "Are

I pursed my lips, shook

by to serve our food. While Hendrix was talking with

a while before turning my gaze

coldly with a straight face,

heard him

"There was an embryonic malposition. Even if he was born, he won't

what he was doing. He looked at Josiah and asked, perplexed,