bChapter /bb94 /b

He was thinkingb, /bb“/bShe doesn’t even know about the things our parents have done. I need to stop letting my emotions get the better of me As Lily and A reached Aria’s tai, Lily quickly let go of her hand, her face turning bright red. “I just saw they wouldn’t let you leave, 50 10.

bShe /bhad been so furious at Nathan’s words earlier that she couldn’t hold back and rushed over

“Oh no, I’ve got evening sses” Lily blurted out, shuffling to the side before bolting off “See you, M. Saxon

Aria watched the girl’s retreating figure, her furrowed brows easing slightly. So, Lily was the one who had been hiding in the shadows these past few

days.

After cing Aria’s suitcase in the trunk, Caleb reached out and ruffled her hair. “Still worried about her? Hey, I’ve got this. I drive her to school.” Caleb remembered Lily well. She was Leon’s daughter, the girl who had fearlessly stepped forward to shield Aria from harm. To him, she was a lifesaver,

“Thank you,” Aria said softly.

“Why are you thanking me? Save that for strangers. Be safe, and I’lle check on you soon,” Caleb replied with a warm smile

During the month Aria stayed at the Saxon family’s ce, she had insisted that the housekeeper not clean her room, saying she would handle it herself. Caleb had taken note of this and, knowing she had a lot to sort bout /bafter moving, decided not to disturb her for now.

Inside the car, Lily sat stiffly, like a student caught in the principal’s office. Even her breathing bwas /bbarely audible.

Seeing her like this, Caleb couldn’t help but chuckle. For someone so timid, she sure had the guts to confront his family.

“You don’t have to be so nervous,” he said bgently /b

Lily lowered her head and murmured a response, trying to suppress her nerves. She turned her gaze to the bwindow/b, lost in thought.

Finally, I could do something for her! I’m so happy!‘ she thought, her heart practically bursting with joy.

Across the street, Nathan was hailing a cab to head back to school for his evening sses. When bhe /bspotted Caleb’s car, his face lit up, and he raised his hand, ready to call out. But just as he was about to shout, his eyes met Lily’s through the backseat window. The word “Caleb” got stuck in his throat.

“What the heck? Why is she in Caleb’s car?‘ Nathan froze, dumbfounded

While Nathan stood there in ba /bdaze, the car drove off. He immediately started running after it, shouting, “Caleb But soon, even the car’s tail lights disappeared from view.

He knew well Caleb was ignoring him on purpose, Nathan said through gritted teeth, “Caleb, this isn’t nicel You’re prioritizing Aria and ignoring me now? I merely bsaid /ba few words. Ugh, damn it!”

ayen bGarden /band pulled her suitcase behind herb, /bba /bcheerful male voice called out, “Hey there!”

bWhen /bAria arrived at Mayen

She turned around and saw a familiar face it was the guy who stood in front of her when she was sshed with ink the other day

Scratching his head with a sheepish grin, he said, “Wow, it really is you! I thought I might’ve gotten the wrong person.”

Before she could say anything, he bcasually /btook the suitcase from her hand. “Let me help you with that. You live here too? What bfloor/b?”

The man had short, neatly trimmed bhair/b, fair skin, and sharp, clean cut features. His bright smile and lively demeanor gave him an approachable, almost boyish charm.

bArie’s /bexpression remained neutral at the replied, “Eighteenth”

He chuckled lightly, stepping into the elevator with her suitcase and pressing the button for the eighteenth floor, “What a coincidence

bA nodded/bb. /b“Thank you.”

When the elevator arrived, he ced her suitcase in the hallway and asked, “By the way, I’m Bhatt Sutton, What’s your name?”

Arka said tly, “Aria bSaxon/b.”

“Nice to meet you,” Rhett beamed.

The elevator door closed with a soft ding, and the disy showed it stopping at the neenth floor.

Aria walked to her door, entered the password, band /bscanned her fingerprint.

“Ms. Saxon?” A smooth, clear voice drifted over, making Aria pause with her hand on the doorknob. She turned her head to look.

Owen closed the door behind him and gave her i polite smile.

The sunlight hit his face, entuating his sharp features and lending him an air of quiet authority and intensity

She nodded slightly. “Mr. Shaw.”

Owen’s gaze flicked to her suitcase, his brows knitting slightly. “A few days ago, someone offered me a hefty sum to rent this apartment. Now that bI /bsee you here, it all makes sense. Someone’s got their eye on byou/bb./bb” /b

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