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    Adrian and Joelle headed out, presumably to speak with the Finch family.


    Without saying a word to Molly, Aurora made a beeline for Rnd’s ce next door.


    “Hey? Aurora!” Molly called out.


    The moment Aurora opened the door, she saw Rnd leaning against the balcony railing, cigarette in hand. At the sight of her, he extinguished the embers.


    “Rnd, didn’t you say you’d handle this? Why did the photos still end up with your mother?”


    Rnd shrugged nonchntly. “I never said I’d help you erase the photos.”


    Aurora’s frustration bubbled over, her voice rising, barely able to contain her anger. “And now? My parents know everything!”


    “So, you were nning to hide it from them forever?”


    Aurora blinked, taken aback. “That’s not what I meant.”


    “Then it’s done,” Rnd said, turning his gaze to the night sky. “They would have found out sooner orter. It’s better now, before the lies pile up. What’s the point of being together if you’re constantly living in fear of being caught?”


    Aurora understood. Rnd had engineered this moment. “Did you call Dunn here, too?”


    Rnd didn’t deny it.


    Aurora sank onto the sofa, her mind racing. “I’ve never seen my dad so angry.”


    Molly, ever the optimist, tried to lift her sister’s spirits. “Don’t let it get to you! Love is always like this—full of ups and downs. The more hurdles you face, the more unforgettable it bes!”


    Molly’s attitude toward Dunn had always been shaped by her sister’s feelings for him, but after hearing Aurora’s words, she silently made a vow to stand by them. “Aurora, we’re all with you, no matter what!”


    Aurora sighed deeply, her heart heavy. She and Rnd stood side by side on the balcony, but from this angle, they couldn’t see the entrance.


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    Meanwhile, Adrian and Joelle were headed toward the Finch family.


    The yard held a small gazebo, where Fred and Gracie sat quietly, waiting.


    Dunn, on the other hand, couldn’t stay still. He paced back and forth, frequently casting anxious nces inside.


    “Dunn, stop pacing. You’re making my head spin,” Fred called out. Dunn’s brows furrowed. “Dad, I’m just worried about her.”


    “Don’t worry,” Fred said, patting his chest. “I’ll take the heat. You just focus on getting them to agree.”


    “Yeah, Dunn,” Gracie added. “From the moment you told us about Aurora, your dad and I have been rehearsing for this. You don’t need to worry; I’ll back you up, no matter what it takes.”


    Dunn stopped pacing, his lips curling. “Mom, is it really necessary to go this far?”


    “Of course, it is.” Just as Gracie finished speaking, she spotted Adrian and Joelle approaching, and without hesitation, she tugged Fred to his feet. They began rushing toward them.


    “Adrian! Joelle! This is all our fault! Please, show some mercy and let the young ones have a chance! This is my son’s first love!”


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