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Chapter 514: I Want Her On a cold winter day, there was nothing better than a warm cup of coffee, a favorite book in hand, and the sight of pure white snowflakes drifting outside.

Aurora thought this was the most beautiful state of life. Having just returned to Clothville, she felt a little out of place. She decided to rest at htoday and head to the office tomorrow.

As she contemplated this, the phone on the table rang loudly. Without even looking, Aurora picked it up. "Hello?" "Aurora, it's me," cHayden's weak voice.

"What's wrong?" Aurora wondered if it was his injured hand acting up again.

"I have a fever. It's pretty bad. No one's home. Can you cover and getswater?" Hayden sounded utterly feeble.

Aurora frowned, recalling how Susan had brought Marcos over to provoke him last night. Could he really be sick? "Wait for me. I'll be there soon." After all, he'd gotten hurt saving her once. Aurora had always felt she owed him. "Miss, where are you going?" Mrs. Hill, who was washing dishes in the kitchen, heard Aurora preparing to leave. "I'm going next door to check on something. I'll be right back." Aurora glanced outside at the freezing weather. If he really was sick, how could he manage alone? Aurora hurried to the house next door. The door was shut, and she figured Hayden probably didn't have the strength to copen it. She called him again.

"What's your door code?" "Your birthday," he replied.

She entered her birthday, and sure enough, the door unlocked. No wonder Susan always seemed to dislike her-if it were her, she wouldn't be happy about it either.

Back when Aurora had heard Denis Vukic mention that Daria had died for Julian, it was just a name, but it had still bothered her. How much worse must it be for Susan, knowing Hayden prioritized Aurora in everything? Even the most patient woman wouldn't accept that, let alone someone as vain as Susan.

Aurora pushed the door open. It was her first tin Hayden's home, and the blue-and-white Mediterranean- style decor caught her off guard.

She couldn't help but remember her high school days when she'd joked about marrying him and decorating their hin a Mediterranean style, preferably by the sea, so she could always watch the waves.

It was just a silly remark back then, but Hayden had made it real. Yet now, no matter what he did, it was no longer enough.

The entire villa felt cold and empty-nothing like the warmth of her own home. She headed upstairs and found Hayden's room, knocking lightly before stepping inside.

Hayden lay alone on the large bed, his face flushed with fever. Aurora walked toward him slowly.

"Are you okay?" Hayden, who had spent half the night standing in the snow, clearly wasn't fine. He had been sick since morning. Aurora reached out to feel his forehead. "Your temperature is so high. I should take you to the hospital." "No need. Just getshot water and cold medicine. I'm not that fragile," Hayden said, his head spinning as he looked at Aurora.

"Alright, wait here." Aurora placed a damp towel on his forehead to cool him down, then poured him a glass of hot water.

She turned on the heater and found smedicine for him. Watching Aurora bustle around, Hayden suddenly felt as if he were in another world.

If only she could stay by his side like this forever.

"You haven't eaten yet, have you? I'll make you sporridge," Aurora said.

"Thank you." Hayden, after taking the medicine, quickly fell asleep. In his dreams, Aurora returned to him, and he smiled happily.

When the porridge was ready, Aurora brought it to his bedside. "Get up and eat something." Hayden opened his eyes as Aurora helped him sit up. She blew on each spoonful of porridge to cool it before feeding it to him.

"If your fever doesn't go down, you really need to see a doctor," Aurora reminded him. "I'm fine." Hayden didn't want to go to the hospital-he didn't want to miss a single moment of her being there. How he wished she could stay and take care of him longer. But just as this thought crossed his mind, Aurora said, "I just called your family. They should be here soon. It's dangerous for you to live alone and get sick like this." Hayden felt his heart sink. He didn't want anyone to interrupt their ttogether. Yet the universe seemed determined to spoil things. The doorbell rang.

"That must be them. I'll go let them in," Aurora said, setting the bowl aside. Watching her leave, the sweetness in Hayden's heart melted into bitterness.

Aurora opened the door to find Mary standing there. Surprisingly, Mary wasn't her usual hostile self.

"So, Aurora's been taking care of Hayden? If I'd known, I wouldn't have come. With you here, I'm relieved," Mary said, her tone unexpectedly friendly.

Aurora found her sudden kindness strange. Wasn't this the swoman who had slapped her after Hayden took a knife for her? Why was her attitude so different now? Women's thoughts were as unpredictable as the ocean, and Aurora didn't pretend to understand them.

"I don't think it's appropriate forto stay. I've already given him cold medicine. If his feyèk doesn't go Ο down, you should take him to the hospital. I have something to do, so I'll leave now." "Wait-" Mary tried to say more, but Aurora didn't give her the chance, leaving promptly.

If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience-all for free. The next chapter is eagerly NO waiting for you! "That girl! She didn't even givea moment to speak!" Mary stomped her foot in frustration. She had hoped to use this opportunity to bring them closer, but Aurora didn't cooperate at all. Upstairs, Mary found Hayden sitting alone on his enormous bed.

Hayden's handsface looked even more striking in profile, but it was filled with melancholy. He stared out the window at the falling snow, his sadness almost palpable. "She's gone?" he asked. "Yes. She said I should take care of you." "Oh." Hayden's response was indifferent, but his voice carried a faint sorrow. He continued gazing at the snow outside, his loneliness etched into every feature.

For him, happiness was always fleeting.

Mary's heart ached as she looked at him. "Hayden, eat something first. You'll recover faster if you eat." "Mom... if only I hadn't been so foolish back then," Hayden murmured, his voice low and regretful.

Mary's face was full of sympathy. "Son, no one knows what tomorrow holds. Your choice back then was the right one. Now, listen toand eat." "I just hate myself for making that choice. If I had stayed with Aurora through her hardest times, Julian wouldn't have had the chance to get close to her. She would still be mine.

The company didn't matter. The shares didn't matter. The future didn't matter. In the end, I've realized the only thing I ever wanted was her!" "Hayden..." Mary whispered, her heart breaking for her son.

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