My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

I didn't bicker with Hendrix. Instead, I smiled and said, "How are you today? Is it raining in Jarold City?"

It was the rainy season, which was a good thing as it was an excellent season for planting crops in Ucrebury.

He hummed in assent and asked in a deep voice, "How was the auction?"

After thinking for a moment, I replied, "I saw the box. It's exactly the same as the one my grandmother gave me."

"Why didn't you bid for it?" he asked lightly.

I was stunned for a moment. I wanted to ask him how he found out that I didn't bid for it, but I suddenly remembered that Evan must have told him.

I paused for a while before saying, "The price was too high. I felt that it wasn't worth it."

He said, "It's worth the money if you like it. What's more, it holds a special meaning for you."

Knowing that he was wealthy, I didn't refute him and just said, "A man called Elmore Balton bought it. I asked Evan to leave him a message. After I settle everything here, I would like to contact him to open the box."

by saying, "Alright. When are you heading

may have to go out earlier because the cemetery is somewhat

wait for

faintly and felt as if he was a child. After hanging up on the call, I also went to bed early. sᴇaʀᴄh

The next day.

to the cemetery. Anne was half-asleep. When we got in the car, she continued to sleep, slumping on

and his eyes were a little puffy. It was probably because he had

at him and said, "I'll switch with you later. You can have

glanced sideways at me, shook his head slightly, and said with a smile, "There's no need for that. I

there by myself. You need

cared about were still around. That was probably what everyone wished they could

was probably the greatest blessing

on Mr. Balton last night. He's from Jarold City, but there is limited information about him. I found that he had

couldn't help frowning, "Then, he should be acquainted

hesitating for a moment, I made a bold guess, "Could it be possible that Elmore is someone from the Milton family, and the reason why they are putting this sandalwood box