Chapter 140

• [ARIETTA’S POV]
• Mom looked at me, forcing a smile. "You know I will support you in everything you choose to do, Arietta. But I also think it’s my responsibility as your mother to think about your well-being, whether you’ll be happy with the situation you're about to enter."
• My mother’s decision was firm, as if nothing could shake it. I was nervous because this was the first time I’d seen her this serious, and knowing her, she wants Pierce for me. That’s why she allowed him to re-enter my life. But I also understand Mom. She’s just being protective, especially since she knows and I’ve told her what happened before.