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Chapter 470: The Human Shield The next day, as the warm sunlight pierced through the window panes and spilled onto the bed, the man and woman nestled together formed a picture of perfect serenity.

"Good morning," Julian murmured as he woke, his eyes softening at the sight of the woman he cherished. His fingers lovingly brushed through her soft hair as he whispered his greeting.

Looking down, he noticed his hand had been treated. Though the bandaging wasn't exactly neat, every wrap spoke of her care and affection.

"Julian, you're awake? Did you sleep well last night?" Aurora asked, her voice still a little drowsy as she instinctively nuzzled against his chest.

Julian cupped her cheek, his gaze tender. "How could I not, with you here? You worked so hard forlast night." He recalled how he had fallen asleep in the blink of an eye the previous night. Waking up now, his body felt clean and refreshed, with no trace of discomfort. She must have taken meticulous care of him while he slept.

"I only did for you what you've done forbefore. It wasn't hard at all," Aurora replied, her voice already brighter than before. Her body had recovered well, and her energy had clearly returned.

After freshening up and undergoing a final checkup, Aurora was declared healthy again. The doctor reminded her to eat well and maintain regular meals to avoid further issues.

Asher arrived shortly after, bringing fresh clothes for Aurora. The three of them left the hospital together, chatting and laughing along the way.

When they returned to Aurora's residence in New York, Asher stayed for a short while before excusing himself for work. The apartment fell quiet, leaving only Julian and Aurora behind.

After wandering around to familiarize himself with the space, Julian waved her over. "Chere, Little Bunny." "What is it, Julian?" Aurora asked as she stepped onto the balcony. He pulled her into his arms, and the two of them reclined on the lounge chair, the cool breeze brushing against their skin.

"You wanted to know about Daria, didn't you? Lettell you. But first, promiseyou won't get jealous. There's nothing betweenand her, not in the way you might imagine." Recalling Aurora's expression from the day before, Julian felt the need to preemptively reassure her. His Little Bunny could be fiercely jealous.

"I'm not jealous," Aurora huffed.

"Not admitting it, huh? Who was it yesterday, glaring atlike you wanted to eatalive?" Julian teased, grinning as he remembered her fiery reaction.

Aurora pouted, avoiding his gaze. "I-I wasn't." "Sure, sure, you weren't. Fine, I was jealous then," Julian chuckled, finding her shy stubbornness utterly endearing.

He leaned down and nibbled on her lips, earning a gentle push from her. "Stop it, Julian. Didn't you say you had something serious to tell me? Get on with it." She knew him too well. It was as if he had a switch, and she was the one who kept accidentally flipping it. A light kiss or a simple touch could ignite him, and before she knew it, he'd whisk her off to the bed. This man, Aurora thought, had a unique kind of charm.

"Alright, alright," Julian said, stroking her hair. "That year, I left the Alvarez family. I attended high school in Clothville so I could see you, my Little Bunny, whenever I wanted.

"By then, I'd already started my own business. But when it cto college, I realized Clothville University couldn't offerwhat I needed. So, I applied to a university in New York.

"It was during my freshman year, not long after classes had started, that I met a girl in my class. Her nwas Daria." Hearing this, Aurora felt a twinge of jealousy in her chest. "I've never heard you call another girl 'cute' before," she muttered.

Julian tapped her nose. "Don't interrupt. Letfinish." 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 waiting for you! "Fine," Aurora said, biting her lip and listening on.

"She had these deep dimples that appeared whenever she smiled. And she smiled a lot. Not long after we met, she began pursuingrelentlessly.

"I've had plenty of admirers over the years, so at first, I thought she was just another one of them. But back then, my heart was completely filled with you. All I wanted was to be with you, to wait for you to grow up so I could marry you.

"I didn't pay attention to the other women. But over time, I realized Daria was different from the others." "How so?" Aurora asked, her curiosity piqued despite the faint sourness in her heart.

"It was her persistence. No matter how many times I rejected her, she'd show up the next day, smiling. She was like a little cockroach-impossible to get rid of." "You didn't fall for her just because she was persistent, did you?" Aurora asked, her voice tinged with displeasure.

Julian pinched her nose lightly. "What are you thinking? Didn't I promise to wait for you to grow up so I could marry you? Do you think I'd go back on my word?" "I-I just don't remember you saying that," Aurora mumbled, feeling a little guilty. "So, what happened next? What was Daria's deal?" "At first, I thought she genuinely liked me. No matter how harshly I rejected her or how cruel my words were, she kept coming back.

"But something about her didn't sit right with me. The way she looked atwasn't like the infatuated gazes eshit like the of other girls. She was straightforward, but also had the sensitivity of a woman. "I could tell there was no real affection in her eyes. If she didn't like me, and wasn't just after my looks, why did she keep chasing me? "This question puzzledfor a long time. I started observing her, and eventually, an incident gavethe answer." Julian's story grew more suspenseful, and Aurora leaned in, captivated. This Daria seemed anything but ordinary.

"What happened?" she asked.

"One day, our school held a basketball game. I was on one team, and Denis Vukic, her brother, was on the opposing team. Denis had always been hostile toward me. That kind of animosity isn't exclusive to women, you know. "The gwas intense. During a heated moment, Denis and I both leapt for the ball and collided mid-air. When we landed, we hit the ground hard.

"Right after we fell, a small figure rushed toward us faster than anyone else. It was Daria." Julian paused, his expression unreadable.

"Don't leavehanging! What happened next?" Aurora urged, her imagination running wild. "Did Daria help you up, and then Denis punched you?" Julian flicked her forehead lightly. "Do you think your man is that weak?" "Of course not. Just tell me!"

"The outcsurprised me, yet it also made everything clear. She ran straight to Denis. Denis had a bloody nose from my elbow, and I'll never forget the way she looked at him compared to how she looked at me. "In that moment, I realized the truth. She didn't likeat all. The person she cared about was Denis. I was nothing more than her human shield." Julian smirked faintly, his tone calm.

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