Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 908: A Misunderstanding

"Aveline, don't look." Kieran, who had been laughing just a moment ago, turned serious in an instant as he saw the scene before him. He pulled Aveline into his arms, shielding her eyes entirely from the sight.

The Kieran she had first met years ago, who was half a head shorter than her, had somehow grown taller over time. He wasn't the little shadow following behind her anymore.

"Kieran, it's okay. I can handle this myself."

In such a situation, most people would have turned and left without a word. But Aveline wasn't like most people. She was strong-willed. Even if Orion had fallen for someone else, she felt she deserved an explanation. Long ago, she had said that if either of them found someone they liked, the other would give their blessing, though she had always known it would be difficult.

Gently, she pushed Kieran aside and stepped forward, her eyes fixed on the two people in front of her.

"Aveline..." Kieran reached out to stop her, but he knew he had no right.

The two people, who had just been in each other's arms, had already separated by the time Aveline walked up. She approached Orion from behind, her expression calm.

"Orion..." she called softly, her voice no different from the way it had always been, though her heart was in turmoil.

Hearing that familiar voice, Orion felt as if he were dreaming. He turned around and saw her-a slender girl dressed in a white coat.

"Aveline!" His face lit up, not with panic or guilt, but with surprise and joy.

He immediately ran to her, pulling her into a tight embrace. "Aveline, why didn't you tell me you were coming?" His happiness at seeing her was written all over his face.

"Why are you crying?" he asked, lifting her face to see her red-rimmed eyes. His gaze was as gentle as ever, so much so that it made her wonder how this Orion-her Orion- could have changed.

"President, who's this little girl?" The woman who had been leaning against Orion earlier stepped forward.

She wore a striking red coat, stood about 5'3", and even in heels, she was shorter than Aveline. Her curly hair and light makeup gave her an air of sophistication and

you going to introduce this lovely lady?" His usual lighthearted demeanor was replaced by a rare coldness,

eyes, Orion quickly

just now, and I was helping her," Orion explained

needed to know. If there were truly something between Orion and Amy, he wouldn't have greeted her with such pure joy upon seeing her. He wouldn't have been so quick to explain. He was

of disappointment in Amy's eyes. It was clear

She stepped out of Orion's arms and extended

only sixteen, she carried herself

studied her, taking in the tall, elegant girl with delicate features. Standing beside Orion, Aveline looked so effortlessly perfect and natural. For the first time, Amy felt a twinge of

replied,

Miss Amy. You should switch to flat shoes. It would be troublesome if you

for the advice," Amy replied, her face visibly

I could've picked you up at the airport," Orion said, brushing the snowflakes from her

I have something to tell you." Aveline noticed how much more mature

"What is it?"

got accepted

arms around Orion's neck, her usual calm demeanor replaced by the carefree joy she

help but let out a silent sigh. No matter what he did, he could never compare

many more surprises are you going to give me?" Orion's

need to finish her final semester of high school. She essentially had six months of vacation ahead

more," she replied

out here. Let's go home and

going to the same university as Aveline," Kieran

him. "We'll catch up another time. Right now,