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.

she could have hidden under a hat. But it wasn't, and hats weren't allowed in class. Orion

why did you cut your hair

about me," 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

it? We'll make sure

the corner of her

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

interrupted. "It's in the past. I've fallen behind in my studies these past few days. You'll help me catch

about Aveline. She was terrified of Orion. That man, when angry, was utterly

its usual rhythm, and everyone's

required every student to sign

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

marathon, the only event where

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

exhausting. Do your best, but

Every year, there were

know my limits. I'm not foolish,"

through the semester. There's usually a parent-teacher conference by

favorite opportunity to visit Aveline's school. But as soon as

heard anything yet. If there's

mom and I are really looking forward to it," Julian said, finally

her head to focus on her food. She had no intention of telling him that she had

into the designated running uniforms.