My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

My tone was a little harsh, but it was not directed at them. I was angry with myself.

"I have made up my mind. Since the relationship between Dawnie Firm and the Drake family is so special, I have to stay at the Dawnie Firm no matter what." I paused and said more seriously.

Dawnie Firm wanted me to sabotage me? Let's see if they had what it would take. Nevertheless, I was sure I could find something to turn the tables.

"I won't stop you from wanting to share our burdens, but you don't have to walk into the lion's den yourself," Aaron said.

"Aaron is right. Since they know your identity, they must be on guard. What's more, you are also not happy working there. I think it's better to follow Aaron's suggestion to change your internship. In time, maybe other firms can help us too." Charles chimed in.

I opened my mouth and was about to argue when I suddenly felt itchiness in my throat and began to cough violently.

At first, it was just a light cough, but then it couldn't be controlled. Aaron felt something wrong and came up to me as something rushed to my throat, and I spat a mouthful of blood on the floor in front of him.

"Arianna!"

not deadly? Why did you

Aaron! This is our home! Saying you'll kill someone, do you want Uncle Charles to

I slowly opened my eyes. Hendrix's angular face was close at hand and his black eyes were full of love and pity. "What

the grey-haired doctor and jumped to my bedside. His eyes were red. "You are

are you all so noisy..." I regained some strength

down, I took inventory of the situation. The doctor

silent in front of me. No matter how stupid I

can leave now. I want to be alone with Hendrix

patient's words were always the final order. Almost immediately, Aaron cleared them out, leaving only Hendrix and I

sat on the chair, peeling apples without saying a word. The peels connected into a line and never

this. He was giving his best, even when doing small things like this

"Hendrix," I called him.

focused that he didn't even raise his

would be no secrets. Tell