Chapter 54
She smiled, wanting to pursue some truth, but Maverick ignored her and focused on his breakfast, his tone slightly sharp. “If I find out you’ve had any contact with him. Ill send him to his death”
Aurora felt a chill is from her feet, yet the man across from her acted as if he hadn’t said anything at all.
Aurora saved silent, a dark feeling spread inside. If she could, she’d rather be the one to kill Scon than let Maverick do in
I’m heading abroad on a business trap soon. Behave yourself”
“Business imp” Do you really think you’re to travel in your condition?” Aurora could hardly believe her ears ‘Did you forget you have a builet tear your heart!”
Tknow, I’s fine” Maverick calmly wiped the corner of his mouth
Aurora fell silent, then after a panise, said, “TII pack your things”
Maverick nodded slightly, saying nothing
Their belongings were in the same room She dragged a small suitcase from the corner, neatly folded Maverick’s clothes, and placed them inside. also adding a small handheld steamer
Only half an hour had passed before everything was packed. Aurora looked at the already packed suitcase and felt a bit reluctant to send it down.
Maverick waited downstairs for a long time without seeing her come down, so he decided to go upstairs and check. As soon as he opened the bedroom door, he saw Aurora sining on the bed with an open suitcase in front of her, filled with his personal belongings.
Everything was packed.
When Aurora saw that he had carne up, she quickly composed herself and zipped up the suitcase. “Why did you come up I just finished packing. When are you leaving!”
Maverick checked the time and said. “I need to leave soon. It’s the perfect time to head to the airport”
He would just make it in time for the meeting there.
Then I’ll send you to the car,” Aurora said as she stood up
with his suitcase.
As she passed Maverick, he took the suitcase from her, carrying it downstairs himself. Aurora watched his back and quickly
v followed
“When will you be back? After thinking it over, this was the only question she dared to ask.
Everything else seemed too bland, and she was afraid he might find her annoying. That was how feelings are. When someone cared about another person, they constantly worried about being a bother, but they still couldn’t stop showing their concern.
Maverick pulled the suitcase and headed out, saying, “Not sure.”
When they reached the car door, he stopped Aurora from following. He turned around and quietly looked at her. Aurora hesitated for a moment. then suddenly embraced him.
The warmth of his embrace was intoxicating, and she didn’t want to let go. But worried about missing the flight, she reluctantly pulled away
She was unable to unter a single word, her heartfelt thoughts stuck in her chest. Maverick wanted to say something too, but in the end, he remained
This was Maverick’s first business trip since they got married, and it was one of the few times in his life that he felt genuinely uncomfortable.
However, he had to go. The rar soon left Aurora’s sight, gradually speeding up toward the airport.
Maverick silently looked into the distance. Before entering the underground tunnel, he suddenly said, “Have someone keep an eye on Naomi and
Without turning his head, Howard responded, “Yes, Sir.”
he could start working at the
After returning to the living room, Aurora didn’t do anything the. The only thing she was waiting for was to see when she Sage Group.
With nothing to do, she hail the butler prepare a car and set off for the Sage family house right away.
The distance wasn’t far, but by the time she arrived, it was already past lunchtime. Naomi was the first to greet her, smiling as soon as she saw her. “Why are you back so early Wasn’t in supposed to be in the afternoon!”
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Aurora glanced at Naomi, who was pretending to be close by holding her arm. She quietly pulled away and said. “I had nothing to do, so frame back early. Where’s Grandpa‘
Naomi’s expression changed, a trace of resentment flashing in her eyes. “He’s in the mody. I should’t go and call him. Do you want to see him! He’ll be very happy to see you back.”
“Lcame in a hurry and didn’t have lunch. Is there any snack
mark can have to b
to fill my stomach? Aurora said, rubbing her belly.
The Sage family was her own home, so there was no need to endure the hunger
Naomi, glanced at her and smiled. “Thought some snacks, Walt here. I’ll go get them for you*
She bought a bunch of cookies. Aurora ate some, savoring their soft and sweet taste as they melted in her mouth. She then stopped and headed upstairs, saying, 111 go see Grandpa first
Noomi glared at her back with resentment.
In the study, james sat admiring his collection. Since his return, he checked on misplaced.
Only by looking at them could he feel satisfied.
is prized possessions daily, worried that something might get
Aurora entered and immediately noticed a bowl of thick herbal medicine on the desk.
The biner smell quickly filled her nose, and she instinctively frowned, asking. Grandpa, are you sick? The smell of herbal medicine is so strong
James chuckled and said, “It’s nothing serious. I just caught a cold a couple of days ago. Getting old means the body isn’t as strong as it used to be, so I went to the hospital for a prescription. Has the smell bothered you!”
Even if the smell bothered her. Aurora wouldn’t say so. She glanced at the bowl of medicine for a few seconds, then walked over to massage James’s
but it’s fine now.” shoulders. “It didn’t bother me, it’s just that the sudden smell was a bit strong,
Her eyes moved back to the medicine bowl, and she asked, “How long do you have to take this medicine?”
“Just for a month. It’s for health maintenance, so it needs to be taken gradually. After that, I’ll go to the doctor for another prescription. Anyway, you mentioned wanting to look at the sheepskin scroll last time you were here, it’s right here.”
James was thoroughly enjoying the shoulder massage and pulled the sheepskin scroll from the desk to show her.
Aurora wasn’t very interested. After a quick glance, she turned her attention back to the bowl of herbal medicine. James noticed her distraction and said with a smile, “I knew they’d send you to make sure I take my medicine. I drink it, I’ll drink in
Just as he was about to drink the medicine, Aurora suddenly stopped him. “Grandpa, there’s no rush.”
She took the bowl down, glanced towards the door, and deliberately lowered her voice. “Don’t drink the medicine just yet. Let me check the ingredients first”
There was a large pot of green ivy on the windowsill in the study, with its branches and leaves sprawling. She found the root and used a simply filter the medicine, collecting all the dregs in the tissue,
“Is there something wrong with this medicine?” James came over, looking serious.
at home
Aurora smiled and said, “I’m not sure, but it’s better to be cautious with what you consume, Grandpa, you might not be aware, but things at are quite unstable now. I’ll take the dregs to check the ingredients. Please don’t let them know you haven’t taken the medicine, okay?”
