The heavy snow showed no sign of stopping, falling silently and endlessly. In the courtyard, the tension was palpable, and no one dared to speak. Even their breathing was hushed, afraid to disturb the fragile atmosphere.

The women who had hastily thrown on clothes to come outside were terrified that a gunfight might break out. They didn't want to die. Whispers about the ruthlessness of gang members filled their minds. Would they be taken hostage? Humiliated? Their imaginations ran wild, spiraling into fear.

Ivy dragged her sore legs as she stepped out. Nick had come for someone. Was he here for the woman from before? Ivy was curious to see just how much Kyle Raymond cared for that woman.

Washing one's hands of crime wasn't something done overnight. Kyle Raymond had spent considerable effort to clean up his reputation. If it were all ruined over a woman, it would be a heavy price to pay.

Ivy also wanted to know who the woman Kyle Raymond had hidden was. As everyone held their breath, a weak voice broke the silence.

"Stop."

The word was faint, and a figure slowly emerged from the house. When Ivy saw the face, her eyes widened in shock.

Aurora!

Damn it! It was Aurora!

Aurora looked weak, as if she had no strength left. After burning with fever for so long, without food or water, her throat was parched, her energy sapped, and her head clouded. It was a miracle she could even come downstairs on her own.

pallor evident on her face. Seeing her like this, Nick assumed that Kyle

took a few steps forward, reaching out to

outside," Kyle Raymond said, his voice full

long time had never seen him look like this. Some of them recognized Aurora, while others didn't, whispering among themselves about who this woman could

must have fallen asleep in the car, as she had no memory of the journey.

you thank him?" Nick's tone was sharp. "Aurora, if I had known you stayed here willingly, I wouldn't have gone out

rescue me? What's going on?" Aurora asked,

man has been going crazy trying to find you. He's still in Europe but is rushing back. He asked me to come save you. I brought a whole team, prepared for the worst. And now you're telling me you

wasn't someone he cared deeply about, so he didn't bother to hide his anger. He turned to leave, muttering to

had misunderstood and hurried after

lost her footing. She tumbled down the icy stairs

loving the book, nel5s.com is where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Aurora landed at Nick's feet. "Mr. Coleman, you've misunderstood," she said weakly. She thought her

Aurora and Kyle Raymond had already been intimate, and that her weakened state was the result

who was desperately looking for her? While Julian was going out

got it all wrong," Kyle Raymond said,

got sick without telling me and passed out in my car. I brought her back here to treat her. She had a high fever and

Nick leave and further damaging Julian and Aurora's relationship. But when Aurora had fallen, desperate to explain herself, Kyle suddenly regretted it. Hurting

Her face was pale-clearly unwell. He realized his mistake

and didn't need attention. I didn't expect it to get this bad,"

the remorse on her face and knew she hadn't caused this situation intentionally. "He's

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