My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

"That's true. There won't be winners in life if no risks are taken." I pursed my lips then smiled at Freya, indicating that she didn't have to worry about me. "Don't worry. I understand. I merely need some time to readjust myself. By the way, how's Anne?"

Anne was capable and steady. With Hendrix looking after her, I wasn't too worried about her.

Freya's expression looked a little strange when I brought up Anne. "What could have happened to her? She's fine. She's excelling in everything that she's doing. As her godmother, I feel ashamed that I can't compare to her."

Her tone was cold. As she spoke, she retracted her hand, crossed her hands in front of her, and looked elsewhere.

"Are you angry with Anne?" I didn't beat around the bush since we were long-time friends.

Freya lowered her eyes and did not deny it. However, she still took into account some affections she had for Anne and covered up for her. "Not really. We just argued because our views on some things were different. Our age gap is so big, so it's inevitable if there are some misunderstandings between us. She wants things to be fast, but I want it to be steady. How can we be in the same boat?"

These words were valid, and she did not mean to demean Anne. However, Freya was still as softhearted as ever.

No matter what, she was the one who had watched Anne grow up. I believed that she would not harm Anne.

to ask more about it, but it hit Freya's sore spot, so I could only

Hoof, I met

ties didn't quite match, they looked friendlier when they were smiling. The whole atmosphere in the clubhouse was light. My arrival made them tense, but they still led me to a seat and brought

appeared. "Mom, why are you so free to

indeed Anne from that forced smile

still worried that we would not get along well with each other because of her decision. I didn't expect her to adapt to the situation so fast. Her friendly

drop by. We've not met up for a long time. Aurelia and the rest miss you. Do you have time to come back home for a meal?" She thought for a moment and agreed. She then added thoughtfully, "Yes,

and got up. We then

cart and walked at the same pace next to me. Sometimes, she would stop

freshest I cut of vegetables. Sometimes, she would leave me to pick some food

it was about the right time, so I pretended to bring Freya inadvertently. "I heard from Aunt Freya that the club's business is doing well recently. Have you found a new plan for

done some advertising, and the response is excellent. With that, we have more cash and modal in hand. Aunt Freya wanted

money."