My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

I nodded and left the bridal shop alongside Yana and the others. Ethan went ahead to get the car. Then, Yana grabbed hold of my arm, asking, "Did you agitate her just now?"

"Not really," I shrugged. "I was merely sharing common sense. I've no objection to Aaron wanting to get married. However, he intends to settle down, and so should marry a girl who can stay with him for life. He's annoying at times, but he's my brother after all. Also, I know that he's insecure and afraid of being lonely. Thus, he's very determined to have a family of his own. I always thought you'd be the girl who would settle down with him. Unfortunately, he didn't cherish your love. Eunice is not a good match for him, and neither is she a good match for the Reid family. So, I have to speak up, even if that makes me seem like the bad person here."

Yana raised her head slightly and took a deep breath. Then, she said smilingly, "Well, I guess there's no such thing as perfect compatibility. As long as Aaron truly loves her and thinks she's a devoted partner, nothing else matters. Not any outsiders' opinion anyway. Arianna, I understand that you care for your brother. Nonetheless, we're

their relationship. We will never know what they truly

with me. I paused and

we've been in a relationship for quite a while. I guess I've grown more level- headed. Ever since meeting Ethan, I know what I truly want. Over the years, I clung to the relationship with Aaron and refused to let go. We've been through countless quarrels and have broken each other's hearts on numerous occasions. I reckon it's time to let it go. Life is a long journey after all. I should stop wallowing in sadness. What's more, life is short. I

together to face life's trials and tribulations. How wonderful is that? There are all sorts of people in the world. Everybody's different.

It seemed that many people go through life without knowing what they truly wanted. Suddenly, I felt a warm sensation in my palm. It turned out that Yana put a hand warmer in my hand. She smiled and explained, "Ethan worries that we may catch a cold, so he asked somebody to buy these for us. It's cold. Hold it to

I looked at Ethan and said, "Thank you!" Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on