As she stepped off the plane and saw the familiar sights, Aurora felt her eyes well up with tears. At that moment, when she had sunk into the depths of the ocean, she thought she would never return to this place again.

But fortunately, she was alive. And being alive was the most important thing of all.

When they arrived at the airport, Aurora was startled by the crowd of people standing in a neat line outside. Julian must have informed everyone in advance that she was safe.

Asher had flown in from New York specifically to meet her. He had lost weight during the time he spent worrying about her. Before Aurora could even take a proper look at everyone, she was pulled into a warm embrace.

"Little monster, you're finally back! You heartless girl, do you have any idea how worried we were?"

Justin watched as the man embraced Aurora, and Julian didn't seem to react at all. Could this man be the one Aurora had mentioned before?

"I'm sorry, Ashy. Everything happened so suddenly that I didn't have time to tell anyone," Aurora said softly. She knew that when someone died, the dead only suffered for a moment, but those left behind would grieve for a lifetime.

"Don't ever let anything happen again," Asher said, tears brimming in his blue eyes, which now glistened like a rain-filled sky.

"Alright," Aurora choked out, her voice trembling.

"Aurora," Oswaldo and Magnus approached her.

"Grandpa, Dad." Seeing the weariness on their faces, Aurora felt a pang of guilt. "I'm sorry for worrying you."

"It's alright. You're back now, and that's all that matters," Oswaldo said, his voice filled with relief. For him, her being alive was the greatest blessing.

Even Heather, Ian, and the other employees from her company stood in a row. "Miss Montgomery, we've worked hard while you were gone. Don't worry, the company is doing just fine," Heather assured her.

said, wiping away her

reserved, had come. "It's

to him. Wasn't that the woman she had

Denis had found her. Aurora momentarily forgot her sorrow,

you found Daria?" Aurora

more mature than she had in the painting, smiled. The dimples at the corners of her mouth were just as they had been depicted. "You must be Aurora.

cheerfully, happy to meet her at last. Back then, Daria had been the only

took two steps forward. "Are

false alarm. I'm fine. Thank you for

Clothville alone, she had slowly gained a family and friends by her side.

been full of betrayal and pain. But now, she no longer felt that way. She

more tonight," Julian said. He had already prepared a dinner to welcome her

on a plane, Aurora was naturally exhausted. Julian, noticing

questions, they held back when

Nick and the others gradually left. Justin and Mrs. Woolf, seeing the crowd that had come to greet Aurora, were both stunned.

time," Rock said, having made a

"Rock."

stayed away any longer, the CEO would've driven us all crazy," Rock joked, recalling the hellish days they'd

gave him a faint

"Absolutely."

coughed lightly.

home," Aurora said, her fingers

"Come on, little monster, tell me

say anything. He knew Asher had also suffered during Aurora's absence, so it was understandable that he was excited to see

especially, was overwhelmed by the grand reception. She had always known Aurora was a wealthy heiress, but seeing the private jet and the fleet of cars in person was still

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