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.

could not help but continue in a gentle voice, "If you

as I did not want him to see Anne,

front of the courtyard. Anne

with furrowed brows and asked, "You

shook my head and took off my scarf. Though the air conditioner was turned on, it still felt rather

mood because

arriving at the restaurant, we headed straight to the private dining room. Josiah was waiting

moment he saw Anne, he grinned and bombarded

as I sat down. In a soft and restrained voice,

fine!" I pursed my lips, shook my

by to serve our food. While Hendrix was talking with Anne, Josiah kept looking at her

a while before turning my gaze to Josiah.

a miscarriage!" Josiah replied coldly with a straight face, gaze still

I heard him wrong.

embryonic malposition. Even if he

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