Bab 37: Chapter 37: The Family's Plan
Chapter 37: The Family's Plan
"Uh… that's because I didn't bring any money with me. So, I was hoping to borrow some from you to get my bike fixed," Lydia Moore replied honestly, still a bit dazed. Realizing that he was concerned about her ankle, she quickly waved her hand dismissively, forcing a nonchalant smile. "I'm fine. I just need to rest here for a bit, and then I'll walk back on my own. Um… it's probably not a good idea to keep your girlfriend waiting, so you should go ahead. Really, I'm okay…" Lydia hadn't expected him to turn back for her, and she wasn't sure how to react. But the increasingly dangerous look in the woman's eyes made it clear that if Aaron stayed any longer, she might very well be killed by her gaze alone.
"Yeah, Aaron King, since she says she's fine, we should go," Sue snapped, glaring at Lydia as she sat on the ground. Sue had initially thought that Aaron was messing with Lydia out of spite, but when he made her turn the car around after seeing Lydia fall, Sue's feelings of hatred and jealousy toward Lydia only deepened. How could this plain-looking, unremarkable girl, who had neither looks nor a good figure, deserve Aaron King's concern? Girls like her, who pretended to be innocent and dreamed of rising above their station, were truly detestable.
"Well… I didn't…" Lydia started to speak, but before she could finish, Aaron King took three quick steps forward and swept her up into his arms. The faint, natural scent from his body filled her senses as he held her securely. His embrace was steady and strong, giving her an inexplicable sense of safety. Being carried like a princess by him felt especially dignified. The white petals that drifted onto Aaron's black-and-white casual shirt only added to his subtle yet deadly allure.
Lydia looked up at his sharply defined jawline, momentarily losing herself in the sight until Sue's high-pitched scream jolted her back to reality. She began flailing her arms, trying desperately to free herself from his hold.
Seeing her struggle so vigorously and realizing she was just pretending to be strong, Aaron King rolled his eyes in frustration. Maybe he shouldn't have suddenly felt the need to be kind and help her. With a heavy sigh, he forcefully shoved the resisting Lydia Moore into the car, then walked over to the driver's side, opened the door, and coldly ordered Sue, who was staring at him in shock, "Get out."
"What are you saying, Aaron King? How can you do this to me for her?" Sue tried to suppress her rage, but her whole body trembled with anger. She stared at him with wide eyes, unable to believe that he would kick her out of the car for an ugly, plain girl like Lydia. Lydia herself was equally shocked—wasn't there a rumor at Sakura Academy that Aaron King's car only carried beautiful women? So why was she, someone far from meeting that standard, being carried into his car? It was beyond her understanding.
Before she could finish her sentence, Aaron, who was already fed up with her complaints, mercilessly pulled her out of the car.
Ignoring Sue, who was now standing outside with a pale face and clenched fists, her high heels clicking angrily against the pavement, Aaron turned to Lydia and ordered in a cold tone, "If you don't want to be in a car accident, put on your seatbelt!" This troublesome girl had caused him so much trouble, even forcing him to break his "only beauties" rule. Once her ankle healed, he was definitely going to make her pay for this.
"But… my bike! Please let me down. I can really walk back by myself. You'll make your girlfriend angry if you keep this up," Lydia protested, unsure of his intentions. Although she knew his relationships with girls were usually short-lived, she didn't want to be the cause of any unhappiness between them. Moreover, she couldn't just leave the bike her aunt had given her behind. She tried to push the door open, but he locked it before she could.
"You're really annoying!" Aaron growled, slamming his fist against the steering wheel. After tossing a command to Sue to "bring the bike back to the bakery," he sped off, leaving an infuriated Sue stomping her feet in frustration on the sidewalk. The passersby who had stopped to watch the drama unfold quickly dispersed, and the street returned to its usual bustle.
Autumn was in full swing, the sky clear and blue with white clouds drifting quietly. In the wide, clean square of the city's central hospital, large camphor and sycamore trees shed their leaves in the wind. In the center of the square, a fountain made of multicolored cobblestones sprayed water high into the air, the droplets sparkling in the sunlight.
Around four or five in the afternoon, the square was at its liveliest, with many children flying kites around the fountain. They ran joyfully, their faces lit with innocent smiles. The colorful kites danced freely under the blue sky and white clouds, creating a peaceful and harmonious scene that lifted everyone's spirits.
Sitting on a bench in the square, Lydia Moore gazed up at the kites, her face pure and serene, a faint smile playing on her lips. After a long silence, she turned her gaze to Aaron King, who was standing tall with his back to her, and said gratefully, "Thank you for today." She had been surprised enough when she thought he was just taking her back to school, but the fact that he had brought her to the hospital and stayed by her side the entire time had left her both shocked and deeply touched.
But knowing how tedious the hospital visit must have been for someone as impatient as him, and realizing she had caused trouble with his girlfriend, she felt a pang of guilt. She was at a loss for how to apologize.
Aaron raised an eyebrow coolly at her thanks, turning to face her with a dismissive expression. His voice was hard as he replied, "I just didn't want to see some idiot hobbling around in front of me. It wasn't about helping you. Don't think this means I'm going to stop making your life difficult."
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