Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 887: The Marathon Run

"You're just too kind," Orion said with a sigh. "If I were you, I'd teach him a proper lesson. Don't you find it annoying to have that self-important pest, Dorian, buzzing around you every day?"

Aveline groaned. "Orion, I'm exhausted. In class, I have to deal with gossiping girls and overly flattering boys. After school, it's Dorian again, acting like the world revolves around him."

Orion reached out and gently patted her head. "I heard you had Mr. Johnson impersonate Uncle Julian at school today. That was bold."

"How do you know everything, Orion?" Aveline pouted. "I had no choice. You know how Dad is. If he found out I got into a fight, he'd blow the roof off."

"Uncle Julian would definitely lose it. Aren't you worried about being found out?"

"Not at all. Mom and Dad are so busy every day. I've already decided Mr. Johnson will fill in for them again at next month's sports day and the parent-teacher conference." A mischievous grin spread across Aveline's face.

"You little devil," Orion chuckled. "You know Uncle Julian wants to visit your school."

"He doesn't want to visit my school; he wants to remodel it. I already have enough rumors about me. I don't need people putting me on a pedestal. Orion, you better keep this a secret."

"Alright," Orion agreed with a nod.

After some time away, Liora finally returned to class. Everyone was surprised to see her hair cut as short as a boy's.

The moment she sat down, a crowd gathered around her, feigning concern.

"Liora, were you injured badly? Why were you gone for so long?"

It had taken days for the swelling on Liora's face to go down. But what bothered her most was her hair. She had delayed her return to school, staying home longer than her parents approved. Worried about her falling behind in her studies, they eventually forced her to go back.

hats weren't allowed in class. Orion had also forbidden her from wearing a wig, so she had no

did you cut your hair so

Liora said, brushing off their questions. "I saw some pictures online of short haircuts and thought they looked nice. I asked the stylist to try it, but it didn't turn out well, so I had

was it? We'll make sure

Liora replied nervously, glancing at Aveline out of the corner

hanging out with Aveline. She's so vicious. You used to be so close,

the past. I've fallen behind in my studies these past few days. You'll help me catch up,

when angry, was utterly terrifying. She wouldn't dare say a word about Aveline or

rhythm, and everyone's

required every student to sign up for

of running with Aurora

for the marathon, the only event where middle school

she immediately instructed the cook to prepare nutritious meals for

Aurora said, "marathons are exhausting. Do your best, but if it gets too hard,

was worried. Every year, there were

I know my limits. I'm

the way," Julian chimed in, "we're halfway through the semester. There's usually a

as soon as Aveline heard him mention

I haven't heard anything yet. If there's

and I are really looking forward to it," Julian

Aveline muttered, lowering her head to focus on her food. She had no intention of telling him that she had already arranged

the marathon, everyone changed into the designated running uniforms. "On your marks... get