Chapter 28

Aurora glanced nervously at Lucas, who returned a look as if urging her not to run away, but to confront the situation directly. Gathering her courage, she reluctantly lowered the window and stared at Joseph in confusion. “Joseph, do you need something?”

Joseph’s eyes fell upon Lucas in the car, momentarily stunned, then his expression twisted into something even uglier. He scrutinized Lucas up and down, but due to the poor lighting in the parking lot, he could only make out the man’s vague profile.

Joseph turned to Aurora, his tone dripping with mockery. “Aurora Walton, you’ve already found yourself a new sugar daddy so soon? No wonder you dared speak to me like that at the banquet. Turns out you’ve latched onto someone wealthy!”

Judy quickly echoed, “Aurora, even if you’re a broke student desperate for money, at least find yourself someone decent. This guy doesn’t look like much.”

Aurora felt anger surge to her head instantly. She gave Joseph and Judy a freezing glare, her voice icy cold as she responded, “Joseph Hunt, are you out of your mind? Who I’m with is none of your business. And you, Judy Moore, watch what you say–one day your mouth will get you into trouble.”

Without hesitation, Aurora raised the window, refusing to spare them another glance. Seeing this, Lucas instructed the driver to start the car, slowly pulling away from the parking lot.

Watching the car disappear into the distance, Joseph’s face darkened with fury. He violently kicked a nearby trash bin, shouting angrily, “Aurora Walton, just you wait–I’ll make you pay for this!”

Beside him, Judy offered insincere comfort. “Joseph, don’t get upset. Maybe she’s just trying to provoke you.”

“Provoke me?” Joseph laughed bitterly. “Does she really think pulling this stunt will make me crawl back to her? She’s delusional!”

Inside the car, Aurora was still fuming. She took a deep breath, trying to regain her composure. Joseph’s venomous comments lingered uncomfortably, like a fishbone lodged in her throat. She discreetly glanced at Lucas, who appeared perfectly calm, focused on his phone, seemingly unaffected by Joseph’s remarks. “Um… about what Joseph just said–please don’t take it seriously,” Aurora began cautiously, choosing her words carefully. “He’s just crazy, always talking nonsense.”

Lucas chuckled softly and reached out, gently patting Aurora’s hand. “I know.”

His touch was warm and reassuring, wrapping around her slightly cold fingers and sending a comforting warmth through her. “Really?” Aurora was still a bit uneasy. After all, anyone hearing Joseph’s accusations would feel uncomfortable. “He and I are truly over, so please don’t misunderstand.”

“I believe you,” Lucas replied softly, caressing Aurora’s cheek with his thumb. “Don’t let irrelevant people spoil your mood. They’re not worth it.”

Aurora’s heart fluttered, a comforting warmth spreading through her chest. She hadn’t expected Lucas to be so considerate and understanding, so different from men who only knew jealousy and arguments. Suddenly, she found herself thinking that marrying Lucas on a whim wasn’t such a bad idea after all.

When they arrived home, Aurora was surprised to find that Lucas had already prepared a table filled with dishes she loved. Steam rose gently from the table, delicious aromas filling the air. Under the soft glow of the crystal chandelier, the delicate tableware sparkled brilliantly.

Aurora’s eyes widened slightly as she noticed the plate of spicy buffalo wings–one of her absolute favorites. She curiously picked up a piece and tasted it. The chicken wings were perfectly crisp, generously coated in a spicy, tangy sauce–each bite juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. An absolute delight.

“How did you know spicy buffalo wings was my favorite?” Aurora couldn’t resist asking, her voice tinged with curiosity.

Chapter 29