She wiped it and said, "Thank you, Rowena."

“Of course. You're welcome." Rowena held her hand and patted it.

“You are Mila's best friend, and you've helped her a lot. Remember that just like Mila, you are my child, okay?" Rowena said gently.

Laura was so touched that she couldn't say a word.

She choked with sobs, unable to keep it in.

Once they were done, Rowena helped her to the door with her things. Aldrin had left something at home, and was coming back to get it when he saw Laura with a suitcase at the door. "Where are you going to?"

"I'm going back to Skystead." Laura squeezed out a smile with difficulty and added, "When I have the chance to, I'll treat you to a delicious meal."

"Don't go!" Aldrin suddenly held her hand.

Laura gave him a gentle look and said, “This is not my home, Aldrin. I won't live here for the rest of my life. Thank you for having me for so long. I'll remember this and if I ever have to repay you in the future, IT wilt."

She smiled teasingly and joked, “Of course, I don't want to hear you run away from home."

“Just stay a few more days," Aldrin said seriously, ignoring her attempt to Lighten up the mood.

Laura sighed and replied, "I have been here for too Long already, Aldrin. I have work and a life of my own to get back to."

After his attempts at persuading her failed, Aldin realized that she was determined. So he said, "In that case, let me drive you to the station."

“Sure. Thank you.”

Aldrin helped her with her luggage and they went on their way.

On the way, Aldrin asked, “So, your breakup with Forrest is final?" Laura looked at him with a little amusement. "Why does it feel like you couldn't wait to see me break up?"

“Any man who makes you sad doesn't deserve your love," Aldrin said seriously.

With a teasing smile on her face this time, Laura said, “I can't believe this. You're still a child. What do you know about love? You act like you're a master in the subject.”

Aldrin retorted with a smug look, “I'm not a child, okay? I'm fit to run the company by myself, and I've had a Lot of girlfriends."

"Is that so? Well then, tell me. How many have you had?" Laura asked with great interest.

“Five or six!"

“That's right, brag all you want." Laura couldn't believe him.

It was impossible, right?

Aldrin had just turned eighteen. Did he start dating in school or what? She Listened to him, but chose not to believe a single word.

The car fell silent after that.