My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

"Yes!" Hendrix nodded and replied in a low, formidable tone, "Miss Duncan, you can leave now!"

With these words spoken, an uncertain atmosphere lingered in the air. Dahlia's smile became even more malicious.

"So you're in love with a young married woman, Mr. Roberts!" She said casually, as if she was joking.

Then, she looked at me, "Arianna, let's go. We're good friends. If Naomi and the others know that you're together with Mr. Roberts, Mr. Milton might too. That'll be bad, don't you think?"

I felt uncomfortable at this. I couldn't help but frown. "Do you ever think before speaking?"

"You..." She was a little angry, but she probably didn't think it was right to show it then.

I pulled Hendrix's hand away from my waist. I said, "It's getting late. I should go back!"

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I wouldn't escape being the center of attention. Everyone was looking at me differently

Hendrix knew, but the other people present were not worth it.

flash of anger. "Hendrix Roberts!

it too loudly. The other people who'd looked away before were all looking at us this

used all the strength I could muster

I was going

"Everyone, thank you for your hospitality today.

him as he tried to placate him, "Mr. Roberts, look, we just sat down. We haven't had

his clear decision of not

till the very end to disclose his

smile, "We can drink some other day! Alas, who do

you've said your piece. I agree that it's good for health to

where do you live? Shall I

and said, "No, keep on drinking without