บท 53: CHAPTER 53: Falling back in line

　　The month that followed flew by fast. I divided my times between work, Zion and Lionel.

　　Four weeks ago, I reported to the University because though it was the exam period when I disappeared, they still needed my presence there. Mr Cook, the vice Chancellor, however, told me Aaron had stepped in and informed him why I wasn’t present. I didn’t know what Aaron told him, but it sounded genuine enough because Mr Cook believed it and granted me pardon for the days I missed. I didn’t know what exactly he told them and I didn’t ask.

　　Daniel also came back two weeks ago and apologised, claiming he had overreacted. When I asked him what changed his mind, he admitted Aaron had come to his house to speak to him. In his words, Aaron had admitted to kissing me and that I only kissed back because he made me. He also told him that in the week I spent with him, I had welcomed no form of entanglement because I had him in mind. Somehow, Daniel believed him and returned.