Chapter 36: Visiting Her Grave
"Sorry, Alex... I promise I won’t text you again."
After she answered him calmly, Aurora turned her gaze back to the road ahead, remaining silent the entire way, just like him, who was driving in silence.
The atmosphere was too quiet. Almost eerie. After sitting beside him for a few more minutes, she gradually began to feel uncomfortable.
Her gaze unintentionally fell on the music player. She felt the urge to play some music, but once again, she worried he might sulk.
However, after gazing at the street ahead for a few more minutes, Aurora suddenly felt like lightning struck her. She knew where this car was headed: Pine Hill.
’No way! Alex wanted to visit his parents’ house?’ Aurora’s hands tightened around her bag. She felt anxious about meeting her father and Alex’s parents.
’Wait, Alvin said my dad isn’t home, right? He’s on leave? Yes, yes... he is...’ Aurora felt somewhat relieved knowing she wouldn’t have to see her father.
It’s not that she didn’t want to meet him, but it would be shocking if she suddenly cried and hugged Thomas Moon. She better avoid seeing him for now.
As they neared Pine Hill, Aurora felt her tension growing. She glanced at Alex, who remained focused on the road ahead.
Unable to contain her curiosity any longer, Aurora asked as innocently and naively as possible to cover her suspicion.
"Alex, is this the way to your house?" She asks, pretending not to know the route to his home.