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Aubrey's POV

Earlier, I was taking a walk inside this room and checking around.

I was restless and I could feel if there was someone outside the door.

I'm scared because I gave mom and dad another problem.

It's embarrassing because I can't do anything to make them proud of me.

I'm ashamed of myself. It hurts to think that I can't do anything good in my life.

Hopefully, one day I will learn to stand on my own two feet and I won't have to bother mom and dad anymore.

Maybe they're looking for me now, especially since I haven't contacted them.

I heard footsteps approaching the bedroom, so I went back to bed and put on a blanket.

I pretended to be asleep to see the face of the one who grabbed me.

"A-aubrey?" I shuddered and quickly sat up in bed and turned my gaze to enter the room.

Her voice was familiar. I can't forget that.

The man's voice throbbed and broke my heart.

"Leion?" I asked in surprise, and then I sat up and the lion sat in front of me and gently caressed my cheek, and sudden