Chapter 214

"I won't ask anymore. Whatever you need, just say the word. Whatever you want to do, I'll stand by you every step of the way." Owen's hand gently stroked her head, his touch calming and reassuring. Aurora didn't resist, nor did she move away. She just let him hold her. It was hard to believe how something as simple as a hug could make her restless heart finally feel at ease. She had been carrying the weight of the world on her own for so long. Maybe that was why deep down, she longed for someone she could lean on—even if she hadn't realized it before. Aurora didn't know why she suddenly felt this vulnerability creeping in. She had never allowed herself to indulge in such thoughts before. But now, she just wanted to let go of her tightly controlled emotions—just this once. So, she did. She reached out and wrapped her arms around Owen, burying her face in his chest. "If things get really tough, will you still be by my side?" At her words, Owen's dark eyes lit up,