It did not feel good to be suspected of something, but what mattered more was that I did not feel strange at all sitting in the car. This made me very worried along the way.

While I was caught up in my thoughts, Hendrix announced in a low voice, "We're here."

Only then did I come to my senses. I opened the door and got out of the car. I expressed my gratitude. "Thank you, Mr. Roberts."

The rain had gotten lighter; I could easily make a run for the villa from the roadside.

"Wait," Hendrix called out to me all of a sudden.

In the blink of an eye, he stepped out from the driver's seat and went to the trunk. When he came back, he stood quietly with a black umbrella in his hand.

His abrupt consideration made me a little uncomfortable. While I was distracted, Hendrix asked coldly, "Don't you want to get out of the car?"

"Oh. Oh, thank you," I stuttered.

Right after I said that, a familiar voice could be heard nearby.

"Arianna."

Hendrix and I turned our heads at the same time, and we saw that it was Irvin.

"Irvin? It's only a short distance, you didn't have to come out to get me," I pointed out.

changed into a set of grey silk pajamas, and he walked towards me with

of yours?" Hendrix asked. It might have been an illusion,

fiance," Irvin spoke

without explaining much. I could only smile

here," Irvin beckoned while waving

obediently went towards

a step when I

that moment, the

hand was wide

and he didn't exert much strength, but when he touched me it was like magma burning into my skin. It was as if something was going to seep through the area and penetrate into my

Roberts, is there anything else?" I added while standing rooted to the ground, but I did not reach out to push Hendrix

grip was not tight, I could tell that I

been arrogant before, so what

Hendrix also seemed to be confused, as if he was not aware

onto Hendrix's hand instantly. His expression was extremely grave as he

frowned, but he did not insist

I get

V

I was shopping

told him what

this, Irvin's

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