Nerida nodded silently, and Dominic didn’t object either. After Aurora and Dominic slipped out through the side door at the back, Aurora received a call from Eleanor.
"Be careful," Eleanor warned, "a friend told there are a bunch of reporters gathering at both the front and back entrances of Central Hospital!"
Aurora responded with a hum. She had a feeling this might happen—after all, Kennedy never liked her, and it wouldn’t be surprising if he used this chance to retaliate.
While not as malicious as soone like Autumn, Kennedy’s kind of revenge still irritated Aurora.
She and Dominic kept their heads down as they left through the side gate. But after just a few steps, Aurora nearly bumped into soone.
When she looked up, her gaze landed on a face that was tense with rage.
Aurora froze. She hadn’t expected him to chase her down here, and for a mont, she was at a complete loss for words.
Dominic was visibly terrified by the man standing in front of them—eyes filled with fury, radiating a bone-chilling coldness. He tugged at Aurora’s sleeve, his voice trembling as he stamred, "It’s... Everett!"
Everett stood squarely in front of Aurora, his dark gaze locked onto her. From last night until now, he hadn’t been able to sleep. Her face kept flashing through his mind, tornting him with a storm of emotion he couldn’t shake off.
"What’s the matter? You don’t want to see ?" Everett asked coldly, his brow arching as he noticed how Aurora lowered her head in silence.
"There! That’s Everett!"
"Aurora’s with him!"
"Hurry up! If we don’t go now, it’ll be too late!"
Not far off, a crowd of reporters began to gather, but Everett had co prepared—with enough bodyguards to keep them at a distance, only able to take photos from afar.
Nerida pulled the car over, frowning at Everett, whose face was as dark as a storm cloud.
"Miss Wilson..." Nerida called out. Aurora lifted her head. "Wait for a mont—I need to talk to Everett."
Her words made it clear Nerida didn’t need to get out of the car.
Dominic, still pale from Everett’s intense presence, muttered, "I-I’ll wait in the car..."
Aurora nodded. Once Dominic left, she looked up at the man standing there, his whole body taut with tension.
With reporters’ caras aid their way, Aurora hesitated—unsure whether she should talk to him here or go sowhere more private. But Everett didn’t wait for her to decide. He reached out, grabbed her hand, and led her toward his Maybach.
Aurora didn’t resist. At the very least, she could save face for him in front of the press.
Once inside, the doors shut and the windows rolled up, cutting off all outside views. No one could see them now.
The atmosphere inside the car was suffocatingly tense. Aurora leaned uncomfortably against the seat and broke the silence.
"Everett, I told you—I don’t want you to co looking for anymore. I’m not going to be with you."
Rage flared in Everett’s eyes. He suddenly grabbed Aurora’s hand tightly. "Fine! Aurora, you’re a coward! You love , but you’re running away! I told you—I’m not afraid to die—"
"But I am!" Aurora’s voice shot up before she quickly lowered it again, rembering the reporters outside. Her tone chilled. "Everett, I am afraid. Is that so hard to understand? If I’m with you, that lunatic old man will target you. And when he does, I’ll get caught in the crossfire too!"
She had no better excuse—no real reason to give. So she resorted to this clumsy, desperate lie.
Everett’s jaw clenched as he glared at her. "Don’t say things you don’t an, Aurora! That’s not how you really feel!"
"Oh, what, you can read my mind now? You know exactly what I think?" Aurora’s face turned red as she fiercely tried to yank her hand away.
But Everett was too strong. His fever had broken, and though he wasn’t at full strength, overpowering Aurora wasn’t difficult.
The more she struggled, the harder he held on. With a forceful grip, he pinned her against the seat—and kissed her, fiercely and without hesitation.
"Why is this damn woman always so clueless?"
Everett didn’t bother wasting any more words. He crushed his lips against hers, stealing away her calm and indifference. Aurora’s body turned weak, and to her horror, she felt a surge of desire rising from deep within her.
No!
She bit down hard, breaking his lip. The tallic taste of blood—sweet and salty—spread across her mouth.
Everett winced and let go of her, glaring coldly.
"Aurora, even if you reject , I won’t give up on you! Wherever you go, I’ll follow!"
Aurora had no words.
"Now, everyone probably thinks we’re dating," he added smugly.
Everett seed quite pleased with himself.
"You’re destined to be mine."
Aurora was breathless, her face flushed, a faint shimr of tears in her eyes.
Why wouldn’t he just let go?
Charging straight into danger even when he knew the risks—did he not fear regret?
"I’ll reject you on Twitter!" she threatened.
"Go ahead," Everett replied nonchalantly. His heart had beco resilient.
He’d spent the entire night thinking it through, and finally made up his mind. He wouldn’t force her—but he also wouldn’t give up. No matter what Aurora did, he would try to understand.
Because deep down, he knew: no matter how much she avoided him or pretended to despise him, it was always for his safety.
He had to understand. He couldn’t get angry.
Aurora looked up in shock, seeing Everett’s face with a faint smile—despite the blood at the corner of his lips. He was actually... happy? He wasn’t furious at what she’d just done?
Was his emotional intelligence... finally improving?
Aurora coldly shoved him away.
"Don’t touch !"
"Okay!" he replied cheerfully.
Aurora nearly spat blood in frustration.
Everett, can you not be this adorable?
Aurora coldly shoved him away.
"Don’t touch !"
"Okay!" he replied cheerfully.
Aurora nearly spat blood in frustration.
Everett, can you not be this adorable?
Aurora coldly shoved him away.
"Don’t touch !"
"Okay!" he replied cheerfully.
Aurora nearly spat blood in frustration.
Everett, can you not be this adorable?
Aurora coldly shoved him away.
"Don’t touch !"
"Okay!" he replied cheerfully.
Aurora nearly spat blood in frustration.
Everett, can you not be this adorable?
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