The Queen They Buried

Chapter 271

After declining several photo requests, Aubree and Bowen finally managed to break free and locate their dormitory. They retrieved their meal cards and keys from the dorm supervisor, scanned QR codes to fill out forms and join a few group chats, and only then wrapped up the entire registration process.

“College registration’s quite an experience,” Bowen remarked as he tagged along the whole time. “Never expected there’d be so much hassle just for signing up.”

Aubree grinned, “You studied abroad, didn’t you? Consider this me giving you the full college experience.”

Since leaving the Wilson family and building her own business, Aubree had transformed, not just in appearance, but in her entire being.

Fresh out of the Wilson family, she had been shrouded in gloom, taciturn and cautious with everyone and everything, like a wary wolf cub. Now, she was radiant, her eyes sparkling with confidence.

Bowen looked at her and smiled. ‘How wonderful, he thought. ‘May Bree always shine this brightly!

“Well, thanks for showing me the ropes, Aubree,” Bowen said with a grin. Today, dressed in a crisp white shirt and pants with his hair casually down, he blended right in on campus. One would never guess he wasn’t just another upperclassman.

As Ethan and Samson joked this morning when Bowen stepped out, Bowen was trying to pass off an old dog as a fresh pup today.

Honestly, he was probably worried that accompanying Aubree to college registration would make him look old next to all those young, handsome students on campus.

Bowen’s words carried an inexplicable flirtatious undertone that made Aubree feel her ears burn. She shot back, “Still calling me that? You’ve got

some nerve!”

Bowen grinned and shot back, “How else am I supposed to pursue a girlfriend if I’m not the bold type?”

They chatted and laughed as they reached the dorm entrance. It was a quad with loft–style beds and desks underneath. The beds were first–come, first–served. Aubree didn’t care which one she got. After all, just because she was staying in the dorm now didn’t mean she’d be living there forever.

In her previous life, Aubree and Carmen attended the same university and shared a dorm, but Aubree had completely lost herself. She was nothing more than Carmen’s maid and lackey, always trailing behind her. Now, with the second chance at life, she was determined to live for herself and finally experience genuine college dorm life.

Otherwise, she could have easily applied to live off campus.

The moment she pushed open the door, lively chatter greeted her from inside.

the group chat? Aubree Miller’s in our department?” a girl asked, and

the group chat about it! It turns out the rumors

still missing one roommate… Could it be… Aubree

she finished her words, the door burst open. They looked over. There stood

dyed red hair gasped in shock, her eyes wide with disbelief. She could hardly believe the campus’s most talked–about young entrepreneur was actually going to

other was a round–faced girl dressed plainly, who stood there transfixed, staring at Bowen. He was ridiculously handsome, even more so than any celebrity she’d

herself with a friendly smile, “Hi, everyone.

red–haired girl snapped out of her daze and blurted, “Hi! I’m

other roommate, Natalie Stefanik, is also a

Sally Fowler. I’m

of them

them, Bowen, so proactive, borrowed a cloth from Sally, the round–faced girl, and started wiping down Aubree’s bunk. “You should pack your things tonight,” he said. “Tomorrow morning, I’ll have

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too much

seen you in ages. No one’s been around

completely ignoring the other two. Karlie, the social butterfly, slung an arm around Sally’s shoulders with a knowing smirk

kept her head down, staying

to rinse the cloth, Karlie immediately leaned in. “Aubree, the internet’s buzzing that you and that big shot, Bowen

not,” Aubree

it’s only a matter of time,” Karlie said with a knowing chuckle. “I’m

just smiled and said nothing, her eyes

and Bowen decided to head out. After all, the semester hadn’t officially started yet, so there

Aubree swapped contact details with

Just

trio headed straight for the Turner

to come over. And, as expected, eight times out

at Bowen. “Do you think just

and clear for