Chapter 144: do not unlock

something different about her now. She stood taller than usual, with a certain defiance in her stance. Her expression showed unwavering strength underlying her words that Mary hadn't noticed before.

"Friend, huh?" Mary said, breaking the him

she said.

Aurora's eyes widened, momentarily confused about how Mary was aware of the incident at the marketplace. Then she realized Adrian was her brother, so she must have heard it from him. Did he also tell her about the argument they had? If so, Mary would know the roses were a form of apology.

something different about her now. She stood taller than usual, with a certain defiance in her stance. Her expression showed unwavering strength underlying her words that Mary hadn't noticed before.

"Friend, huh?" Mary said, breaking the