Heath strolled leisurely into the training area, rolling up the sleeves of his shirt to reveal his well-defined forearms.
He flashed a smile at Aurora and said, "Let's get started."Aurora threw a quick punch, but no matter how fast she was, Heath always seemed to dodge effortlessly, as if he was always one step ahead.Panting, Aurora couldn't even graze the hem of his shirt, which frustrated her to no end.She aimed a swift punch at Heath's face. Dodging to the side, he grabbed her wrist with his left hand. Aurora lifted her right arm for an elbow strike to his chest, only to be caught again.With both hands restrained, Aurora instinctively used Heath's own force to flip over, aiming a kick. Heath sidestepped again, locking her in his arms.Her hands twisted behind her back, pressed against Heath, he leaned in, his breath slightly ragged, whispering in her ear, "Was that move taught by Coach Lyne too?"Aurora was taken aback. She'd been fighting oKnock, knock, knock. The sound of knocking echoed through the room. Aurora got out of bed and opened the door. The housekeeper Mr. Leen stood outside, holding a tray."Mr. Leen, what's up? It's pretty late," Aurora asked."Miss Aurora, you didn't eat much at dinner. Your grandpa was worried you might get hungry, so he asked me to bring you some food," Leen explained."Thanks, Grandpa. And thanks for the trouble, Mr. Leen." Aurora stepped aside to let him in. Leen walked into the room, tray in hand."Miss Aurora, I've warmed up some milk for you and brought some snacks. Have something before you go to sleep. Don't starve yourself," Leen set the tray on the table and advised her."Alright, got it. Thanks," Aurora responded."Miss Aurora, you've had a tough past, and it weighs on your grandpa's heart. Sometimes he wants to make it up to you, so don't turn him down. He's getting old; he might not always think things through," Leen suddenly added.Aurora looked up and met Leen’s earnest ga
The next day, Aurora was at home when her phone buzzed. It was a call from Jasper, and he sounded super anxious. "Aurora, can you come over to the villa? Something's wrong with Amy!""What do you mean 'something's wrong'?" Aurora stood up from the couch, slipping on her shoes as she talked."She's had a high fever since yesterday, and she's unconscious now. She even coughed up blood!" Jasper blurted out."Coughed up blood? Hold on, I'm on my way!" Aurora dashed out the door.Just as she reached the entrance, she ran into Leen."Miss Aurora, where are you off to in such a hurry?" Leen asked."I've got an emergency. I'm taking Grandpa's Audi from the garage," she replied."You should really get your driver's license soon. Driving without one will upset your grandpa," Leen cautioned."I know, I know," Aurora said, speeding off in her car.When she arrived at the villa, she practically sprinted inside. Jasper saw her and immediately led her further in."Amy's in her room. Carly and Jay ar
Aurora could still hear Little Fish yelling her name, but it was like she was underwater. Her head was spinning and her legs felt like jelly. Then everything went black.Hearing Little Fish's cries, Grandpa and Leen rushed downstairs, only to find Aurora lying unconscious on the floor.Outside, Maxwell was about to drive Sophia home when he heard the commotion and came inside.Everyone hurried to help Aurora up. Sophia stood to the side, arms crossed, and said, "What's her deal now? She was all fierce just a moment ago, and now she's passed out?""Miss Sophia, what did you do to Miss Aurora? Every time she runs into you, something bad happens!" Little Fish accused, her eyes red."Nonsense! What could I have possibly done to her? She's the one who—""Shut up!" Maxwell cut her off sharply."Big brother! You're taking her side?" Sophia stomped her foot in frustration."Enough! Sophia, go back to your place and stay away from the old house! And stop bothering Aurora!" the old man banged h
The next day.Aurora woke up in a daze, feeling weak all over. She moved her arm and propped herself up to see Little Fish lying beside her bed.Little Fish woke up, rubbed her eyes, and smiled when she saw Aurora awake. "Miss Aurora, you're finally awake!""Why didn't you go back to your room to sleep?" Aurora rubbed her temples with her eyes closed."You had a fever, and Dr. Lysander said you shouldn't catch a cold after sweating at night. So, I stayed here to cover you with a blanket," Little Fish explained."Lysander Fane? Has he been here?" Aurora asked."Yeah, he'll be back for a follow-up check. Are you hungry? Want me to bring some food?" Little Fish inquired.Only then did Aurora realize she was hungry and nodded.After helping Aurora freshen up in the bathroom, Little Fish brought up some porridge and a few side dishes. "You just woke up, so let's keep it light. They've been keeping the porridge warm for you in the kitchen.Aurora sat down on the sofa, took a few bites, and
After leaving the cemetery, the group returned to the villa.Aurora carefully collected the blood samples from the three of them. "I'll have the doctor run some tests. We should have the results by tomorrow. What are you guys planning to do next?"The group exchanged glances. Jasper spoke up, "Miss Aurora, we took the liberty of looking into your background. You're the least favored third daughter of the Pendleton family. What were your original plans for us?"Aurora chuckled, "As you can see, I'm just a high school student. I don't have money or influence. If you guys want to stay, you'll have to live under the radar.""Meaning?" Carly raised an eyebrow, her expression full of Western allure."After I finish my college entrance exams, I'll be starting my own company soon. I'll need a lot of help. You can stay if you want, but the pay will be standard, not like the big bucks you made in the underworld."Aurora put it delicately, but everyone knew that in the underworld, they were invo
Aurora had just recovered from a serious illness and was sleeping like a log. When she woke up, it was already past nine in the morning.Her stomach was growling, so after a quick wash-up, she headed downstairs for breakfast.Before she even reached the bottom of the stairs, she heard her grandfather's laughter. Curious, Aurora descended to see who had put him in such a good mood.Just as she stepped off the stairs, she heard a familiar, deep voice. Aurora's mind went blank for a moment.Heath Fairbank?Rubbing her eyes, she looked again.Yep, still Heath Fairbank.Dressed in a dark suit, he looked a bit travel-worn. He was sitting at the dining table, bathed in the warm morning sunlight. The light seemed to gild his chiseled profile, adding a touch of warmth.Wasn't he supposed to be back in the capital?Why was he here in Seaview when she woke up?Heath looked up at Aurora. Her long hair was a bit messy from sleep, and she looked d
A knock suddenly came from outside the door. Little Fish asked, "Miss Aurora, are you in there? Your grandpa wants to know if Mr. Fairbank has left yet."Heath rubbed his temples and opened the door. "No, he hasn't."Little Fish: "Uh... Hello, Mr.Fairbank."The door closed again. Aurora sniffled and hopped out of Heath's arms.Feeling a bit empty and somewhat disappointed, he still put on a tsundere face. "We've been hugging for ten minutes. Regretting it now would be a bit late, don't you think?"Aurora, wiping her tears, stuttered, "I never... never asked you to hug me."Heath wiped the corner of her eyes and asked, "Done crying?"Aurora looked down. "Mhm..."Heath led her into the bathroom and turned on the faucet. "Wash your face. If we don't go down soon, your grandpa might think I'm up to no good."Aurora glared at him with red eyes, washed her face, and as she was drying it, Heath said, "I have a flight to X City at 1 PM."Her face buried in the towel, Aurora mumbled, "Got it."
Kieran watched the two people hugging so sweetly it could give you diabetes. He grinned mischievously and looked at his own boss, Heath, through the rearview mirror. He felt a sense of joy, as if he were about to marry off his daughter.Heath looked up and saw Kieran's smug face in the rearview mirror. With a cold expression, he asked, "Got too much time on your hands?"Kieran: "Boss, um, are you and Miss Aurora, like, an item now?"Heath: "No."Kieran Ashford: "No? Why not? You guys hugged!"Heath gave him a dismissive look: "Shut up and drive."Kieran was left speechless. Is love really this complicated? Anyone with half a brain could see these two were into each other! Why aren't they together yet? He was so close to celebrating, but after all the effort he and Lysander put in, these two still hadn't made it official?Heath glanced at Aurora's figure in the rearview mirror, the corner of his mouth curling up slightly. They weren't officially together, nor were they even dating. He