My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

Hendrix sighed and lowered his voice, "If that's the case, I should be punished just the same."

I was at a loss for words. Over the phone, we were locked in silence.

Hendrix finally broke the silence.

"Arianna, my love for Anne is no different from yours. As you can see, after meeting him, Anne had become much more cheerful and gets a little better every day. Our children shouldn't only live in the spaces we allow them to. She should grow to be more lively, confident, and have the courage to face society. Neither you nor I could bring Anne out of her shell, but Josiah did. For Anne's sake, it's worth a try, isn't it?' "I know what you're worried about. My people are always keeping an eye on Josiah. If he comes into contact with anything that may harm her, they'll lock him up right away. I guarantee you that this time, he doesn't have any other purpose other than to help Anne blend into society."

It seemed like Hendrix had some sort of magical power. With just a few words, I could feel the rising anger in my heart vanish in an instant. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

if I disagreed, what could I do? With Hendrix around, no matter how many plans you had, it would all be in vain. He had many ways to

as a teacher to conduct his psychological therapy on Anne, but within reason. You must warn him not to reveal his identity and not to have any ideas about gaining custody over her. Also, I will give him, at most, two years. If in two years,

I'll get him to sign a contract,"

to do that." I didn't intend to let things be. Instead, I said mockingly, "Josiah isn't worthy of my trust, not even with a legally binding document. You're his guarantor. If

to hold me accountable anymore." Hendrix could tell that I had given in to his arrangements, so

yet to settle down, "There are some things I need to mention beforehand. I'm still not sold on Josiah." "Trust me, the results won't disappoint you,"

about it

mood to joke around, so I hung up the phone in

saw Aaron leaning against the glass door with his hands