What exactly was the relationship between them?

Aurora had always been curious. She even wondered what kind of charm someone as young as Tessa possessed to make a powerful man like Nicholas do those things for her. Besides, back then, no matter what, Tessa was still a privileged heiress. Could she really have bent to his will just for power and status? That thought made Aurora deeply uncomfortable. But in the end, these were just her own speculations. The truth needed to be examined carefully and judged with clarity. Once she escaped this strange place, she’d figure it all out.

Just as Aurora was about to head into the school to look around, she heard young Megan’s concerned voice.

“Aurora, are you sure you can really go back now?”

Young Aurora hesitated but still nodded firmly. “I can.”

No matter what, Grace was her mother. No mother in this world could truly not love her own child; Aurora believed Grace was no exception. Even if harsh words were said, there had to be love behind them. With that thought, young Aurora became even more resolute.

Seeing her so determined, Megan didn’t know what else to say. “Alright then. No matter what you do, I’ll always have your back,” Megan said seriously. “Aurora, you have to understand–true friends tell each other everything. Don’t worry. I’ll always be on your side. I’ll always think of you. No matter what others say, I’m with you.”

Hearing that, young Aurora was moved and nodded gratefully. Then she hugged Megan tightly, her heart finally at ease. She understood Megan’s worry. But she also knew that these things couldn’t be avoided just by running away. That was impossible. A lie. In the end, it still felt like Aurora was just too easy to push around.

Young Megan stared at young Aurora’s retreating figure, her face still twisted in anger. Her fists were clenched tightly, her fury plain as day. But compared to young Aurora, Megan now seemed the one with the hot temper.

Chapter 711

Seeing that, Aurora felt a little puzzled. Why was Megan so angry? Did something else happen that year? Why couldn’t she remember it at all? Aurora began racking her brain, trying to piece things together; even her expression showed how hard she was thinking. Still, nothing came to mind–what exactly had made Megan that furious? And judging by their conversation just now, it seemed related to Grace. So, was this why Megan had been so worried earlier–because of her mother? That thought only made Aurora’s head spin more.

Before this, she hadn’t sensed anything this strongly. In fact, she could usually recall things without much effort. But now, it was like part of her memory had gone blank. Her mind was full of what was happening now, but no matter how she tried, the past just wouldn’t come back. It left her feeling disheartened.

It wasn’t until she moved to another part of the school that some memories began to surface again. As she listened to the earlier conversation between the two girls replay in her mind, she slowly began to remember. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to go home; it was because during that period, Tessa’s health had taken a serious turn.