Chapter 56

“Let’s go.”

“Okay… ouch!”

Aurelia lowered her head to inspect her foot and was surprised to find a scrape on her ankle. Fortunately, the wound wasn’t deep.

She gritted her teeth, put on her shoes, and limped alongside Leslie.

As she stood on the escalator, someone bumped into her. When she exerted force on her foot

to regain her balance, a sharp pain shot through her ankle, making her sway for a moment.

Leslie helped to steady her.

“Stand closer,” Leslie said gruffly.

“Alright, thank you.”

Aurelia took a small step closer to him, but it was so small that it seemed as if she hadn’t moved at all.

Leslie glanced at her. Without hesitation, he pulled her into his embrace.

She stiffened, and she quickly lowered her head.

He couldn’t see her expression clearly, but he could clearly see the tips of her ears turning red.

was surprisingly shy.

Which side of her was the real one?

atmosphere felt awkward, so Aurelia randomly brought up a topic.

Synder, why did you take the train today?”

car. It’ll only be returned tomorrow

parents back to their hometown, but he didn’t dare

attention.

and did not pursue the topic

exiting the subway station, Aurelia slightly increased the distance between the two of

them.

no intention of doing the same. He

Leslie cautiously. His face was as handsome as ever, but

“Watch your step.”

suddenly lowered his head to meet her eyes.

pace, forgetting about

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ouch…” Aurelia hissed in pain.

was inexplicably amused by the series of hissing sounds she made, but he didn’t show it. Aurelia noticed her tone and immediately shut her mouth. She hoped Leslie would let go of her. Instead, he helped her sit

“Wait here.”

are you

speaking, Leslie entered

she looked up at the store’s sign and immediately

a

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