My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

All three children had always been obedient, and knew that they shouldn't provoke their father when he was being stern about something. They rarely acted this way. The air in the living room had turned stiff after Aurelia's rebellious act.

Actually, if Hendrix had reminded her once more, Aurelia would listen to him and head upstairs. However, he stared at her drooping little head in front of him, showing no signs of opening his mouth.

When someone's emotions simmered, they would easily do things that were inconsistent with his or her personality, especially children. If their parents gave in too easily, they would easily form the idea in their subconscious mind that they could get what they want by pretending to be pitiful. But this would only cause more conflict. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Ahem..." I quickly pretended to clear my throat to remind Hendrix not to be so softhearted.

Hendrix turned his head away with his eyebrows knitted close together. He looked as though he couldn't bear to do it.

I was utterly confused.

Who was it that said that men had hearts of stone? It was clearly made of something much more fragile.

I had no choice but to be the bad guy here.

"Aurelia..."

"Aurelia."

mouth, a more delicate sounding voice called for her. I turned around and found

me to stay

you upstairs for such a long time. Why aren't

and mature like an adult. Every time Anne spoke in her gentle tone, it would always remind me of Monique. Monique had been a very carefree person, but for some reason, every memory I had of her felt soft

had found her savior. Tears slid down her cheeks, and she spoke while sobbing. "Sis, Neal said he would come home. I haven't been naughty, he doesn't have

know that you've been a very good girl, and you have the

looked at her, confused. She was obviously still too young

then continued to explain. "Think about it, you've been living in Mesville for so many years. You have uncle and auntie, me, Uncle Charles, and so many other people with you. Have you ever stopped missing mommy

every day! I dreamt of mommy and daddy

down.

quickly patted the top of Aurelia's head, and her tone turned much softer. "I just want you to understand that the most important people for each of us are our mommy and daddy, and Neal is no exception. He has been so lonely for so many years.

opened her mouth sadly. "With his own mommy