had always had the ability to cheer up any atmosphere but was failing to do so in the

stylish outfit, consisting of a casual white T-shirt tucked into slightly baggy, dark grey suit pants, which broke perfectly above his sleek black shoes. A matching grey suit jacket w

n his phone as he scrolled through it, his expression serious blatantly ignoring the only other male in the room seated next to him. His suit

er in her chest, a sense of unease that she couldn't explain, because this wasn't the first time it happened. "So this is what i

oom. Landon, on the other hand, remained oblivious to the awkwardness in the air, still engrossed in his phone. Aurora's eyes dart

hing beneath the surface. And Landon well when her gaze drifted back to him he was just being his usual, aloof self. She had hoped

e light and casual. Aurora's cheeks flushed slightly as she replied, "It's been good, Senior. Just b

see. Well, I'm sure Landon here is keeping you on your toes." He said, his t

voice neutral. Ethan chuckled, "Oh, nothing, nothing.

ent battle between the two men the only difference was they were sitting next to each other instead of h

l we?" She suggested, forcing

smile returning. Landon, on the other hand, simply nodded, his expression still unreadable. S

rlying tension did not go unnoticed by the three friends. So, in an attempt to lig

widened in surprise. "Oh, you already know... which is not surprising. I'm sorry I didn't tell you

deep breath in relief before continuing excitedly, "I didn't know you

expression remained neutral, but Aurora could sense a hint of unease beneath the surface. His eyes seemed to cloud over for a moment, an

ed trying to break the tension and cover up for Landon's silence. "You'd make an amazing

or the compliment, though. In return, I'll make sure to give Landon here a sendoff he'll never forget, but h

drifted off, and for a moment, Aurora thought she saw a flick

what more could you ask for?" Aurora's cheeks flushed with pleasure as she tried to rid herself of

as if memories were flooding back. Aurora knew better than to

world but had ultimately shattered his heart. He remembered the pain, the anger, and the sense of be

e himself mentally, doing his best to follow the conversation. Aurora, on her part, shot him a smile of encouragement that said sh

nal chaos, leaning forward. "From her family to her looks, ev

is grandfather had asked him if he loved Aurora. "Do you love her?" he had asked, and Landon had replied, shruggin

t choice, Landon. Aurora is someone you can easily learn to love. She's done so much for you, and she deserves

direct eye contact ever since talk of their engagement began in the room. His thoughts kept hamme

im. She could understand where he was coming from, for she had watched him crumble for two whol