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.

coat, stood about 5'3", and even in heels, she was shorter than Aveline. Her curly hair and light makeup gave her an

well. "Orion, aren't you going to introduce this lovely lady?" His usual lighthearted demeanor was replaced by a rare coldness, and

Aveline's tearful eyes, Orion quickly pieced everything

fell just now, and I was helping

Amy, he wouldn't have

of disappointment in Amy's eyes. It was clear that Orion had no feelings for her, though the same couldn't be said for

She stepped out of Orion's arms and extended a hand

was slightly taller. Though only sixteen, she carried herself with a natural grace

with delicate features. Standing beside Orion, Aveline looked so effortlessly perfect and natural. For the

Amy," she replied, shaking Aveline's

shoes. It would be troublesome

for the advice," Amy replied, her face visibly

were coming? With all this snow, I could've picked you up at the airport," Orion said, brushing the

a surprise anymore. Orion, I have something to

"What is it?"

got accepted

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

side, couldn't help but let out a silent sigh. No matter what he did, he could never compare to Orion in her

surprises are you going to give me?" Orion's face was full of pride

early admission, Aveline didn't need to finish her final semester of high school. She essentially had six months of vacation ahead of

many more," she replied with a playful

and talk." Orion took her hand

Don't forget, I'm going to the same

up another time. Right now, the rest of my day belongs to