Chapter 450:

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The tall young man, freshly groomed and looking hopeful, blushed deeply as if he’d summoned every ounce of courage. “I… I really like you.”

Allison’s eyebrows lifted in brief surprise, but she soon softened into a gentle smile.

“I like all of you too, but there’s no need to exchange contact information. If you ever need help, Mr. Astley is here for you. He’s got more than enough knowledge to guide you. Keep up the hard work, alright?”

Although Allison’s response was courteous, the boy’s face fell in disappointment.

“Alright, goodbye, Allison.”

“Goodbye.”

Meanwhile, on the other side of the hallway, Kellan leaned casually against the wall, watching the whole exchange unfold.

His tall, lean figure stood at the edge of light and shadow, his dark hair gently tousled by the breeze, giving him an air of relaxed detachment.

a subtle smirk

felt an unexpected surge

boy barely eighteen, yet for a

all, he was twenty-eight — hardly comparable to an

let out a laugh, catching the hint of

I’d be a bit kinder?” she teased, stepping slowly and deliberately toward

her presence seemed

lips, slightly curled and

stirring within, forcing back the darker

he said, meeting her eyes directly. His voice was calm but edged with sharp, dangerous intensity. “Because if that were the case, he might just vanish from

wasn’t one

him, love wasn’t about stepping aside; it

madness, it didn’t

wanted to be her one and

froze, momentarily taken

reflection, a silent exchange within

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