My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

I was startled. I didn't expect that these girls were meant to transport shady goods.

For a moment, the other girls were also stunned. We had been homeless for many days. Although we knew that we had been bought for something, we hadn't known what for.

Realization only dawned upon me after hearing what he said. I took a deep breath; I was glad. If we hadn't run away at the time, we would have been used to transport illegal goods.

"I can only tell you that I am here by mistake. So, could you help us get back? I can give you whatever you want."

I had no choice but to plead.

The man pondered for a bit, looked up hesitantly before raising his hand and patting the tannedskinned driver. Then, they exchanged a few words.

The tanned man looked back at me, doubt in his eyes. After a while, he frowned and continued talking as he drove on.

talking, he looked at me and said, "Well consider sending you to Monsa, but the

the car stopped. Before we could say anything, we were gagged

which was surrounded by

but I didn't expect

taken to the second floor,

may rest here for the next few days. We will

finally understood what he

face darkening. "Miss Reid, I suggest you stop sticking your neck out for others. As long as you are able to save yourself, that's enough. The life and death of others have nothing

he turned around and

was locked in the room. Every day, a middle-aged woman would bring me food. Since she could not understand my language,

which I could see the scenery outside the villa. Outside was a boundless sea. The

faint screams coming from the villa, which cut me to the

they'd always disappear by the time I was