My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

As Hendrix glared at Andrea while she sat on the ground dispirited, he barked, "I can give you all the money you want for Casper's sake, but I will come after you for hurting my wife today. Since you brought a knife in, this can be considered a case of attempted robbery for which you'd serve at least three years of jail time. Of course, you're free to take the money and leave Jarold City. Do not show up in front of us again."

Hendrix was ruthless.

Andrea was already done for. She sat paralyzed on the floor, unable to make a single movement.

Evan came with the police. Though there were no surveillance cameras in the villa, Andrea was holding a knife in her hand. If she was reported under the pretense of attempted robbery, with Hendrix's capability, she would definitely be facing jail time.

However, Hendrix kept silent while the police brought Andrea away to interrogate her.

In the car.

Hendrix did not speak. I looked out of the car window blankly. When did Hendrix arrive, and how much exactly did he hear?

I suddenly remembered the heartless things Hendrix told Andrea. He said that she was free to give, but wanting was out of the question.

Yes, that was right. Asking for love was cheap.

car stopped by the side of the road. I

and got out of the car. The slender figure

was holding a box of desserts in his hand. He handed it to me and said

instinct wasn't to take it. I just absentmindedly stared at the

said in a low voice, "You can scold me, but you

warm, or perhaps

said with a hoarse voice, "She did not try to rob nor break into the house. I was

car, put the dessert in my hand, and nodded, "I

the police take her away?" I asked, feeling

side protecting you all the time. I came to your rescue today, but what if I wasn't

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sneered, "You think that's

"I might die."

sure you want me spending the rest of my life reminiscing about you, living in memory

I fell silent.

I will arrive in time the next time she goes berserk, and I can't predict when the next accident will happen. So, the