Chapter 12

In Arbington, Ariel was lying in bed, looking at the breathtaking view outside the window. It felt like looking at an oil painting. It had been ten days since she had arrived in Echea with Sean. She had been recuperating in his villa the whole time. Thanks to Sean delivering a secret message to her parents through his subordinate, they knew that she was still alive and were finally at ease. "How are you feeling today?" The door had opened at some point. Sean walked into the room with a bouquet. "The doctor said your wounds are almost fully recovered, so you can get out of bed and move around now." Ariel smiled gently. "I feel fine. Even the scars are almost gone now." Upon recalling how well Sean had cared for her, she felt all warm and fuzzy inside. But just as she was about to thank him again, Sean asked, "Do you want to go for a drive with me later?" Switching the flowers inside the vase next to her bed for new ones, he looked at Ariel and continued, "How about we make it our