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bChapter /bb28 /b

Aurora nced nervously at Lucasb, /bwho returned a look as if urging her not to run away, but to confront the situation directly.

Gathering her courageb, /bshe reluctantly lowered the window and stared at Joseph in confusion. “Joseph, do you need something?”

Joseph’s eyes fell upon Lucas in the car, momentarily stunned, then his expression twisted into something, even uglier.

He scrutinized Lucas up and down, but due to the poor lighting in the parking lot, he could only make out the man’s bvague /bprofile.

Joseph turned to Aurora, his tone dripping with inockery. “Aurora Walton, you’ve already found yourself a new sugar daddy so soon? No wonder you dared speak to me like that at the banquet. Turns out you’vetched onto someone wealthyb!/bb” /b

Judy quickly echoed, “Aurorab, /beven if you’re a broke student desperate for moneyb, /bat least find yourself someone decent. This guy doesn’t look like much.”

Aurora felt anger surge to her head instantly.

She gave Joseph and Judy a freezing reb, /bher voice icy cold as she responded, “Joseph Hunt, are byou /bout of your mind?

“Who I’m with is none of your business. And you, Judy Moore, watch what you say–one day your mouth will get byou /binto trouble.”

Without hesitation, Aurora raised the window, refusing to spare them another nce.

Seeing this, Lucas instructed the driver to start the car, slowly pulling away from the parking lot.

Watching the car disappear into the distance, Joseph’s face darkened with fury.

He violently kicked a nearby trash bin, shouting angrily, “Aurora Waltonb, /bjust you wait–I’ll make you pay for this!”

Beside him, Judy offered insincerefort. “Joseph, don’t get upset. Maybe she’s just trying to provoke you.”

“Provoke me?” Josephughed bitterly.

“Does she really think pulling this stunt will make me crawl back to her? She’s delusional!”

Inside the car, Aurora was still fuming.

She took a deep breath, trying to regain herposure.

Joseph’s venomousments lingered ufortablyb, /blike a fishbone lodged in her throat.

She discreetly nced at Lucas, who appeared perfectly calm, focused on his phone, seemingly unaffected by Joseph’s remarks. “Um… about what Joseph just said–please don’t take it seriously, Aurora began cautiously, choosing her words carefully.

“He’s just crazy, always talking nonsense.”

Lucas chuckled softly and reached out, gently patting Aurora’s hand.

b“/bI know.”

His touch was warm and reassuring, wrapping around her slightly cold fingers and sending ba /bforting warmth through bher/b.

“Really?” Aurora was still a bit uneasy.

After all, anyone hearing Joseph’s usations would bfeel /bufortable. “He and I are truly over, so bplease /bdon’t misunderstand.”

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b“/bbI /bbbelieve /bbyou/bb,/bb” /bLucas replied softlyb, /bcaressing Aurora’s cheek with bhis /bthumb.

“bDon’t /blet irrelevant people spoil your mood. They’re not worth bit /b

Aurora’s heart flutteredb, /bba /bforting warmth spreading through Her chestb. /b

She hadn’t expected Lucas to be so considerate and understanding so different from men who only knew jealousy band /barguments.

Suddenly, she found herself thinking that marrying Lucas on a whim bwasn’t /bsuch a bad idea after all.

When they arrived homeb, /bAnrora was surprised to find that Lucas had already prepared a table filled with dishes she loved.

Steam rose gently from the table, delicious aromas filling the air.

Under the soft glow of the crystal chandelier, the delicate tableware sparkled brilliantly.

Aurora’s eyes widened slightly as she noticed the te of spicy buffalo wings–one of her absolute favorites.

She curiously picked up a piece and tasted it.

The chicken wings were perfectly crisp, generously coated in a spicyb, /btangy sauce–each bite juicyb, /btender, and bursting with vor. An absolute delight.

“How did you know spicy buffalo wings was my favorite?” Aurora couldn’t resist asking, her voice tinged with curiosity.