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?"

said, "Well, this is the private hospital

family?" I asked incredulously, "Is it the Milton

said, "The same Milton

stunned. "Why did

he replied sharply. "Plus, I didn't intend to

you guys came to Monsa to look for me. That wasn't

"Have you forgotten

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

like this

asked, deciding to switch topics, as

short of a miracle that

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my lips and

someone outside. I thought it was Kaleb, but it turned out to be a nurse who'd came in to change

seemed like he wasn't the happiest about

relationship with Kaleb was somewhat

fell asleep

thunder was deafening,