Chapter 15: Different Person
Aurora sighed in relief; she was finally free from the hospital. However, thoughts of her father brought back her sadness.
"I'm sorry, Dad. I couldn't keep my promise to stay with you longer..." Aurora silently expressed her sorrow as she glanced at the clock. She was shocked to see it was already late afternoon.
As she attempted to get out of bed to look for her clothes and bag, David returned, carrying a shopping bag from a well-known clothing brand.
David awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck after placing the shopping bag in front of her. "Aurora, your clothes are wet and dirty; you can't wear them any longer. You can use these..."
Aurora stared at the bag, surprised. Before she could respond, Alex's face suddenly flashed in her mind.
She recalled how casually Alex had called David's name earlier, and it struck her that David had never mentioned knowing Alexander Graystone.
Narrowing her eyes at him, she asked, "How do you know Alexander Graystone?"
David was taken aback. He had kept his relationship with Alexander Graystone a secret from his classmates, including Aurora. However, it seemed he could no longer hide it.
He smiled at her and asked, "Do you remember my full name?"
Aurora frowned, trying to recall his name. It didn't take her long to remember.
'Oh my gosh! His last name is Morrison. Is he related to Alex's mother? Seriously?!' The thought sent a chill down her spine.