Back in her room, Auroraâs chubby cat greeted her with a meow, snuggling at her feet.
The joy of petting her cat was immeasurable, almost like embracing a soft toy.
She mulled over Dunnâs message for a long while, unsure of her response.
After the day she had encountered Dunn, Aurora couldnât shake the feeling that their meeting wasnât just by chance.
Dunn usually had a packed schedule, which not only included his studies but also managing his familyâs enterprise.
His parents often left him swamped with responsibilities while they traveled to enjoy themselves.
Even as a teenager, Dunn found himself in the CEOâs seat, signing off on decisions that should have been his fatherâs. To an outsider, he might as well have been Fred himself.
His decision to exchange contact information with her seemed part of a pattern, an intentional effort to seek her out.
Aurora, though inexperienced in romance, wasnât naive.
Interactions with Dunn were uncomplicated; however, maintaining a slight distance seemed to keep him intrigued and their connection alive.
Holding her cat, Aurora texted Dunn, explaining her hectic schedule and suggesting she could send the handkerchief through a courier. Dunnâs prompt response was a refusal; he insisted on meeting her in person to retrieve it.
Viewing the message on her screen, Aurora sensed a tactical play unfolding, similar to a cat-and-mouse chase.
She wondered if returning the handkerchief this time would grant her another chance to see Dunn. His personality suggested he might not try to arrange another meeting anytime soon.
Choosing a cautious approach, Aurora told Dunn sheâd hand it over when possible.
Their brief exchange concluded after just a few messages, yet these few lines marked a significant step in their relationship, more than any in the years prior.
At heart, Aurora enjoyed the thrill.
Your imagination thrives at galnovels puntocom The secret chats and meetings with Dunn, hidden from everyone else, thrilled her.
Even as these moments often ended in pain once reality set in, she was hooked on the rush.
Their relationship was like a high-stakes game, one she wasnât ready to concede.
As graduation approached and exam results were pending, the class president managed to organize a farewell party.
Those who had been traveling had returned, gathering everyone except Rickey.
Before she left, Molly skillfully applied a touch of makeup to Auroraâs face.
Auroraâs naturally striking features, paired with Mollyâs expert touch, meant she only needed minimal makeup to look breathtaking. Lucas had come for summer vacation, noticeably taller than Aurora after just a semester.
âAurora, this is your graduation gift from me.â
He presented a necklace that was a perfect complement to her outfit for the day.
Aurora expressed her gratitude. âThank you.â
A blush tinted Lucasâ cheeks. âMay I put it on for you?â
âAbsolutely.â
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