Chapter 94
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He was thinking , “ She 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 Arla 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 .
She had been so furious at Nathan’s words earlier that she couldn’t hold back and rushed over
“ Oh no , I’ve got evening classes ” 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 placing 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’ll come check on you soon , ” Caleb replied with a warm smile
During the month Aria stayed at the Saxon family’s place , 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 out after 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 was barely 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 gently
Lily lowered her head and murmured a response , trying to suppress her nerves . She turned her gaze to the window , 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 classes . When he spotted 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 a daze , 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 said a few words . Ugh , damn it ! ”
ayen Garden and pulled her suitcase behind her , a cheerful male voice called out , “ Hey there ! ”
When Aria arrived at Mayen
She turned around and saw a familiar face it was the guy who stood in front of her when she was splashed 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 casually took the suitcase from her hand . “ Let me help you with that . You live here too? What floor ? ”
The man had short , neatly trimmed hair , fair skin , and sharp , clean cut features . His bright smile and lively demeanor gave him an approachable , almost boyish charm .
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Arie’s expression 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
Arla nodded . “ Thank you . ”
When the elevator arrived , he placed her suitcase in the hallway and asked , “ By the way , I’m Bhatt Sutton , What’s your name ? ”
Arka said flatly , “ Aria Saxon . ”
“ Nice to meet you , ” Rhett beamed .
The elevator door closed with a soft ding , and the display showed it stopping at the nineteenth floor.
Aria walked to her door , entered the password , and scanned 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 , accentuating 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 I see you here , it all makes sense . Someone’s got their eye on you . ”
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