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Chapter 903: The New School

Aveline and Orion chose a quieter path, avoiding the crowds.

"Our last visit was too short. I didn't get the chance to show you around properly," Orion said, holding Aveline's hand. This area was known as the Osmanthus Garden, a sprawling expanse filled with the sweet scent of osmanthus blossoms.

"Why didn't we stick with Mom and the others?" Aveline asked.

"Do you really think your dad would enjoy us playing the third wheel?" Orion chuckled softly.

"That's true. My dad may look mature, but he can be ridiculously childish sometimes. He and Mom are so lovey-dovey. If I'd known, I would've brought Nash along."

"Foolish girl," Orion teased, gently brushing her nose. "You want Nash to be our third wheel?"

Aveline's cheeks flushed. "Why not? What are you planning to do?"

"Something not suitable for children," Orion said with a mischievous grin as he lifted her chin and kissed her.

Aveline's thoughts raced. Her family wasn't far away. If Joyce, the family's loudmouth, saw them, the whole household would know within minutes.

"Orion, stop... If Mom and Dad see us, it'll be bad," Aveline managed to push him away, though she secretly loved the way his kisses made her feel.

"Relax, your mom and dad are on another path."

"And what about Joyce? She's like a wild monkey, running everywhere."

"I deliberately chose this quiet trail. They won't find us. Trust me."

The autumn breeze carried a hint of melancholy as Aveline leaned into Orion's warm embrace. His scent and the heat of his body surrounded her.

In that moment, she finally understood why her dad loved kissing her mom so much. It was as if the whole world turned sweeter with just one kiss.

The group spent two days in Blossom Valley before leaving. Asher was tasked with taking Joyce back to school.

At the airport, Aurora and her family drew everyone's attention as they arrived. Julian ruffled Joyce's hair and said gently, "Be good and don't trouble Uncle Asher."

Though she still smiled, Aveline noticed a subtle change in

was usually clingy

Mom, I'll be good," Joyce

older, you'll start boarding school. Ashy should also think about settling down. With you as his little shadow, how will he find a

Asher replied lazily, "This has nothing to do with Joyce. I just like things the way

grumpy when we talk about you finding a girlfriend. Fine,

to go, Uncle Ashy. Dad, Mom, goodbye," Joyce said quickly,

feels off with Joyce today." "Now that you mention

with time to spare, she seemed eager to

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Uncle Ashy look so cold.

been good to Joyce. He wouldn't stay mad at her for long. Don't worry. Let's head home and get

feeling I'll run into a lot of familiar faces," Aveline sighed. Most of her elementary school classmates had transitioned to the same elite middle

good thing, isn't it? You'll have more friends that way," Orion said,

deliberately delayed his own grade to stay close to her. Even if it was just one extra year, he wanted to be there for

probably have even more drama than a regular school. Elementary school was simpler, but middle school is bound to be more complicated.

dad on the school board,

I just don't

won't," Orion reassured her,

the students at the elite middle school were familiar with Aveline's background. It

Aveline began her first

familiar to her. She

the difference was like

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While most students came from wealthy families, about ten percent