My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

His forthrightness caught me off guard. I introduced myself to him as I sat down in front of them. As I saw Nerissa blushing, I smiled as I said, "Aunt Nerissa... Hendrix and I have been busy, so we haven't been visiting you of late. Are you mad?"

Nerissa was still a little embarrassed. She looked at me and said smilingly, "I knew what happened to the Roberts Group. I reckoned he must be quite busy then. I understand that young people have their own personal matters to attend to. As elders, we try our best not to burden you unnecessarily."

I nodded. I guessed she did not know what had happened to Anne. I beamed and said, "We should meet when we get the time. You can bring along Mr. Milton too."

Nerissa nodded. She was still blushing faintly. Since I had already greeted her, I reckoned that I should make a move. After all, I did not want to interrupt their date further.

Just as I wanted to leave, I saw Hendrix walking towards us and I was stunned. He came over as quick as a flash.

"Hendrix's here," Nerissa said as she saw Hendrix.

and faced him. I asked, "Why are you here

my hand, he frowned. "Why is your hand cold?" Then, he cupped my hands in his as he said, "This restaurant is just a stone's

whispered, "I forgot to tell you that Aunt

greet Hendrix. After exchanging pleasantries with

Nerissa and made our way back to Yana's table. It just so happened that

call you over!" After she introduced Ethan to Hendrix, we sat

and Ethan were so different in terms of their personality. While Hendrix was reserved and aloof, Ethan was simple-minded. Hence, they had nothing much to talk to each other about. In contrast,

want to eat it. Just as I was about to pass the shrimp to Yana, she looked at me and said, "Arianna, I'm envious of you at times. You and Mr. Roberts

saw Ethan feeding Yana some shrimp, I said, "I'm envious of you too. Look at how gentle and attentive he