My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

He nodded, a faint smile appearing on his usually indifferent face. "Would you like some water?"

I nodded. "My throat hurts!"

He adjusted his position and sat on the edge of the bed. He helped me up and let me lean on him.

I frowned and tried to scoot away from him, but his voice came again, cold and indifferent. "You're sick. Don't overthink it!"

I was stunned for a moment and didn't know how to respond, so I let him lead me. He placed the glass of water on my mouth, motioning me to drink.

I took a few sips, and my throat instantly felt better. "Thank you!"

He put the glass down and gently put me back to bed.

His eyes fell on me as he asked, "Do you want to eat something?"

I shook my head. "I'm not hungry!"

He raised his eyebrows, but sat quietly beside me.

There were so many questions on my mind. I couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Milton, why are you here? Do you know Kaleb?"

looked at me calmly and said, "Well, this

incredulously, "Is it the Milton family from

said, "The

looked at him, stunned. "Why did

he replied sharply. "Plus, I didn't intend to save you. It was just

and said, "But you guys came to Monsa to look for me.

you forgotten what you've promised me in Asherton?" he asked. I couldn't help but

wasn't special or anything like that. I just like to make sure people keep to their promises. Since you promised me,

like this was

my arm?" I asked, deciding to switch topics, as I turned my

of a miracle that

you can't lift anything heavy for now."

pursed my lips and

turned out to be a nurse who'd

but it seemed like he wasn't

relationship with

asleep again

lot of thunderstorms, here in the tropics. It suddenly began to rain heavily in the middle of the night. The thunder was deafening, and it sounded particularly chilling. There were not many