Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 905: Parting Ways

Many people who admired Aveline didn't dare approach her, especially considering Orion's formidable family background.

However, there was one exception-Kieran. He had been attached to Aveline since they were children. You could say he liked her, but he never seemed to mind Orion's presence. Then again, you could say he didn't like her, but he stuck to her side everywhere she went-except, of course, the girls' restroom.

Aveline ignored Kieran and, with her backpack slung over her shoulder, headed for the door.

"Orion." She gave him a gentle smile, a rare softness breaking through her otherwise cold demeanor, a warmth reserved only for him.

"Orion! We meet again. Wow, you've grown taller. How do you grow so fast? You're already half a head taller than me," Kieran greeted him enthusiastically the moment he saw him.

Orion, however, found Kieran exasperating. He had warned Kieran more than once to stay away from Aveline, but Kieran never took him seriously.

"Why should I stay away from Aveline? We're friends," Kieran would say without hesitation.

He had never confessed any romantic feelings for Aveline, and back then, when they were younger, Orion hadn't thought much about it. As long as Kieran's attachment was purely platonic, and since Aveline's cold personality meant she didn't have many friends, Orion had reluctantly tolerated Kieran's presence.

"Orion, what are you eating? Can you give me the recipe? I'll have my chef make it for me so I can grow taller faster," Kieran chirped.

"Let's go home," Orion said, his gaze fixed solely on Aveline, ignoring Kieran entirely. "Orion, you're ignoring me again!" Kieran protested dramatically.

Neither Aveline nor Orion seemed bothered by his antics. The three of them formed an odd yet strangely harmonious group, with Kieran often talking to himself while the other two paid him little attention. Somehow, he never ran out of things to say-a skill in its own right.

With Orion's status as Aveline's boyfriend and the daughter of the Barnet family protecting her, the year passed uneventfully.

Orion achieved the highest score in the nation, earning offers from universities across the country.

both Aveline and Orion were far

I repeat the year and stay?" Orion

it again would be a waste of time. I don't want to be the

Orion to sacrifice his future

girl, all I want is to walk you to and from

grown up now. You're an adult. You shouldn't confine yourself

and no matter where you are then, I'll catch up to you. I know you've always dreamed

never openly spoken about his dream, but Aveline knew him well enough to understand his

too. At least if I stay

Aveline pressed her

who always needed your protection anymore. Birds grow up and need to fly on their own. Like I said

holds you back." A soft

160 to 165 centimeters. She

has grown up. But I

your motivation, not your burden. I want you to live for yourself, to chase your dreams

He had his own ambitions: to become someone as accomplished as Uncle Barnet and his

come back

me one

you ten thousand

to

by her side. If he went to university

you as my bride before you were even born. Why would I worry about anyone else taking my little Aveline away?" "When you graduate, let's get engaged, okay?" Aveline said, her cheeks flushing red.

I'll