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?"

"Well, this is the private hospital of the

incredulously, "Is it the Milton family from

"The same Milton family that saved

at him, stunned. "Why

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

"But you guys came to Monsa to look for

man was a sight for sore eyes, and he looked particularly enchanting when he smiled. "Have you forgotten what you've promised me in Asherton?" he asked. I couldn't

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

this was too

switch topics, as I turned my attention

short of a miracle that

let it heal, but you can't lift anything heavy for now." S~ᴇaʀᴄh

pursed my lips and

it turned out to be

like he wasn't the happiest about

appeared then that his relationship with Kaleb was

fell asleep again

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 people in the hospital, so it was inevitable