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.

and hats weren't allowed in class. Orion had also forbidden her from wearing a

you cut your

thought they looked nice. I asked the stylist to try

was it? We'll make sure

replied nervously, glancing at Aveline out of the corner of her eye. She was terrified Aveline would expose her lie, but Aveline didn't even look her

the way, you should stop hanging out with Aveline. She's so vicious. You used to be so

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

terrified of Orion. That man, when angry, was utterly terrifying. She wouldn't dare

soon returned to its usual rhythm, and everyone's attention shifted to the upcoming

school required every student to sign up for at least two events

800-meter run. Long-distance running suited her better; years of running with Aurora had made it second nature.

marathon, the only event

about Aveline's choices, she immediately instructed the cook to prepare

are exhausting. Do your best, but if it gets too hard, it's okay to

was worried. Every year, there were

Mom. I know my limits. I'm

halfway through the semester. There's

opportunity to visit Aveline's school. But as soon

yet. If there's news,

forget. Your mom and I are really looking forward to it,"

know, Dad," Aveline muttered, lowering her head to focus on her food. She had no intention of telling him that she had already arranged for Mr. Johnson to play the

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