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She had never been one to cry. In fact, she often viewed tears as the most useless and undignified expression of

emotion. In the past, when Heather cried, she would tell her to lift her head and stop.

But now, her emotions overwhelmed her, and tears fell uncontrollably, soaking Julian's shirt one by one.

Julian held her tightly. Even though he had prepared countless things to say, the words died on his lips.

"She's here. She's still here." That was the only thought in his mind. His arms tightened around her as he held

her close, basking in the familiar warmth of her body.

One by one, the people on the plane jumped down. Irene, furious, shouted, "How am | supposed to get down?"

Nick patted her head. "Just have him land the plane somewhere open. Be good." With that, he slid down the rope

himself.

"Damn it! You're all so smug, bullyingone by one." Irene glanced down at the height and couldn't summon

the courage to jump.

The village suddenly filled with soldiers in camouflage, armed with weapons. Mrs. Woolf's face turned pale. How

could Julian have such strong military backing? This was bound to cause a misunderstanding.

At that moment, everyone's attention was drawn to the two people on the stage. The stark contrast of black and

white between them was striking, their connection so palpable even from a distance that it moved everyone.

Julian's voice was hoarse as he spoke. "I'm sorry. | should've returned to Clothville sooner. | shouldn't have

ignored your messages. | shouldn't have been absent when you neededthe most. | failed to protect you."

Aurora shook her head fiercely in his arms. "You csoon enough. It's not your fault, truly."

Meanwhile, Vortex and Nick had subdued Justin. Lana, panicking, shouted, "Let him go, you villains!"

Mrs. Woolf rushed forward as well. "This is all a misunderstanding! Just a misunderstanding!"

Aurora was startled by the commotion. She looked over to see Justin pinned to the ground by Vortex and Nick.

She didn't recognize Vortex, but she did know Nick.

"Mr. Coleman, let him go. This is a misunderstanding. Julian, Justin is a good man. He promised to sendback

tomorrow."

Julian hadn't forgotten what he saw on the restaurant surveillance footage-Aurora and Justin holding hands. Now,

seeing her so eager to plead for Justin, a flicker of displeasure crossed his mind.

His gaze swept unconsciously to Aurora's hand. The massive ring on her middle finger was still there.

Seeing that ring brought him srelief. He remembered being furious when Hayden had gifted Aurora a

diamond ring in the past. In response, Julian had bought her an even bigger one, insisting that no matter what

happened, she could never take it off. If she and Justin had truly been involved, that ring would've been long

gone.

Aurora, anxious, was about to step off the stage. But as soon as she took a step, her body was lifted into the air.

Julian had scooped her up without hesitation.

"Julian, there are so many people watching. | can walk by myself," Aurora murmured, embarrassed, burying her

face in his chest.

Seeing her shy expression, Julian leaned down and kissed her lips gently. "I feel better holding you and the baby.

By the way, has the baby been restless?"

"The baby is still too small. | can't feel it yet," Aurora replied as she let him carry her away. "But I've been much

more emotional lately, and my appetite has changed."

Justin watched the woman in Julian's arms. Her expression was one he had never seen before. This was the man

she loved so deeply, and indeed, they seemed like the perfect match.

Julian carried Aurora to where Justin was being held but showed no intention of letting her down. "Nick, Vortex,

let him go."

"Are you sure? He might have a weapon on him," Vortex said, raising an eyebrow. Though he wore a mask, his

expression was still clear.

"I'm sure," Julian replied, glancing at Aurora. He didn't trust Justin, but he trusted her.

Nick and Vortex released Justin. Aurora quickly stepped down from Julian's arms. "Justin, are you okay?"

"I'm fine," Justin replied. He was skilled in combat, but against Vortex and Nick, he hadn't lasted more than three

moves before being subdued.

Aurora felt deeply apologetic. To outsiders, Justin must have seemed like a dangerous criminal, but she knew

otherwise. She couldn't explain everything to them right now.

Nick, however, was visibly upset as he looked at Aurora. "Do you have any idea how worried Julian was while you

were missing? How many sleepless nights he endured? And now you're defending the man responsible for all

this?"

"Mr. Coleman, there's been a misunderstanding. I'll explain everything to you later," Aurora said softly.

Vortex, unfazed, pulled out his phone and made a call. "Call off the reinforcements. Have everyone withdraw for

now."

The scale of the operation to rescue Aurora had been enormous, almost like a war. Only now did Julian realize

just how powerful Vortex truly was.

"Little Bunny wouldn't want to end up overboard. It's my fault for not protecting her," Julian said, cutting off

Nick's complaints and pulling Aurora into his arms, fully embracing his role as her devoted protector.

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Though Justin had saved Aurora, Julian couldn't shake the image of the two holding hands. It was like a thorn in

his heart.

"Alright," Julian agreed. He had plenty of questions for Justin.

Mrs. Woolf wiped the sweat from her brow. "Let's head hfirst. We can clear up this misunderstanding once

we're there."

The group made their way to Justin's stilt house. Even Alison, who had brought the news, was left wondering

about the relationship between Aurora and Justin.

The entire way, Julian held Aurora tightly. He had always been like this, even before she

was pregnant. Now, with her carrying their child, he was even more protective, as if letting go for even a second

would cause her to disappear again.

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