For the first time, Aveline, who usually fell asleep quickly after lying down, found herself wide awake. Her mind was filled with the events of the day. That night, she had a dream-Orion kissed her sweetly. To her surprise, she didn''t find it unpleasant; in fact, she quite liked the feeling.


    "Aveline,e down for breakfast," Aurora''s voice called from outside the door.


    Aveline jolted upright in bed. What kind of dream did she just have?


    "Coming, Mommy," she replied quickly.


    "Orion is already here. Come down when you''re ready," Aurora added, wondering why Aveline, who never stayed in bedte, was taking so long to get up.


    Hearing Orion''s name made Aveline''s cheeks flush. "Okay."


    After a quick wash, she decided to do something different with her hair. Instead of her usual ponytail, she carefully braided it with a newfound excitement.


    Standing in front of her wardrobe, Aveline tried on several outfits, dissatisfied with each one. This was unusual for her and undeniably a sign that she was starting to care about how Orion saw her.


    What normally took her ten minutes to get ready now stretched into half an hour.


    "Aveline, you''re so slow! Orion''s been waiting for ages," Nash teased as soon as he saw her.


    "Wow, Aveline, you look so pretty today! Did you wear that dress because you''re going on a date with Orion?" Nashmented through a mouthful of sandwich.


    Embarrassed by Nash''s blunt words, Aveline''s face turned crimson. "Don''t talk while eating," she said, flustered.


    "Aveline, you''re blushing!" Nash pped his hands in delight.


    Aurora and Julian exchanged knowing nces. Clearly, their usually aloof daughter was starting to feel something for Orion.


    As for Aveline and Orion''s budding rtionship, neither Aurora nor Julian intended to interfere. They had watched Orion grow up and trusted his characterpletely.


    "Nash, noughing while eating. Remember what happenedst time?" Aurora gently reminded her son.


    "Got it, Mommy. I won''t say anything else," Nash replied obediently.


    "That''s my good boy," Aurora said with a smile.


    Orion, meanwhile, stole a nce at Aveline, his gaze filled with warmth. She was no longer the little girl he used to know-she was growing into someone he cherished deeply.


    "Aveline, have some milk first," Orion said, handing her a ss. He had always remembered her preferences.


    Aveline, still thinking about her dream from the night before, couldn''t meet his eyes. She ate her breakfast absentmindedly.


    "Aurora, I''ll take Aveline out now," Orion said as they prepared to leave. "I''ll take good care of her."


    "Alright, take care on the road," Aurora replied gently.


    Aveline couldn''t shake the strange feeling she had. Wasn''t this just like all the other times they had gone out together? Orion had taken her to amusement parks countless times before.


    Orion opened the car door for her and even buckled her seatbelt. His scent was clean and refreshing, not overpowering, and when his breath brushed against her face, her cheeks flushed again. Something inside her was beginning to change.


    "Orion, where are we going?" she asked.


    "With me, you never need to worry about anything. Just rx and enjoy," Orion replied confidently.


    "We''re going to Blossom Valley."


    "Blossom Valley? But we won''t make it back tonight, will we?"


    "No, we''ll stay overnight. I already told Aurora, and she asked me to take good care of you," Orion reassured her.


    In the past, Orion had thought she was too young, so he had only taken her to amusement parks. But now they were old enough to start dating, and a short trip seemed like the perfect way to grow closer-something Julian had suggested to him. "How long will we stay at Blossom Valley?" Aveline asked, her curiosity piqued. She had heard her ssmates talk about how beautiful the valley was during this season. "Two days and one night. We''ll return tomorrow afternoon. Blossom Valley is famous for its starry skies at night-something you can''t see in the city."


    The thought of stargazing lit up Aveline''s eyes. "Really? We can see so many stars?" "When have I ever lied to you? But there''s only one stargazing suite in Blossom Valley, and I''ve already booked it. It''s a single suite-do you mind sharing?"


    Aveline recalled how, as children, Orion had often insisted on sleeping in the same bed with her. That was before she turned three, and it hadn''t happened since.


    "If it''s a suite, that''s fine," Aveline said nonchntly. She wasn''t one to make a fuss over such things. Their families often went on road trips together, staying in family suites.


    "I''ve already prepared all the toiletries you''ll need," Orion said, ever attentive to her needs.


    "Alright," Aveline replied, stealing a nce at him. Watching Orion drive, she couldn''t help but notice how handsome he looked.


    When did he shed the awkwardness of boyhood and start bing a man?


    "What are you looking at?" Orion asked, catching her gaze in the corner of his eye. Aveline quickly looked away.


    "Nothing. Just checking if you shaved properly," she said, making up an excuse.


    "I know you don''t like men with facial hair, so I shave every morning," Orion replied with a smile. He truly seemed like the perfect fiancé.


    "Orion, so many girls at school like you. I bet there were even more back when you were at that elite academy. Have you ever liked any of them?"


    Orion was puzzled by her sudden question but shook his head. "Of course not. The only person I''ve ever liked is you."


    What Aveline didn''t know was that whenever Orion nced at another girl, it was only to imagine how Aveline would look in a simr outfit. When someone''s heart is entirely filled with another person, how could they notice anyone else?


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    "If I never responded to your feelings, would that make you sad?" Aveline asked, her tone softer than usual. For the first time, she realized how much Orion had endured over the years.


    "No. Just being able to see you every day makes me happy. Why would I feel sad? What''s gotten into you today?"


    "Nothing, just wondering. It''s still early, so I''ll take a nap."


    "Alright, I''ll wake you when we get there," Orion said gently.


    When they arrived at Blossom Valley, Orion woke Aveline up. As they approached the entrance, they were greeted by the sound of amotion.


    "We drove all the way here, and now you''re saying we can''t go in?"


    "I''m sorry, miss, but Blossom Valley is closed today," a staff member exined.


    "Why? What''s the reason? We came a long way to get here," protested the woman, who turned out to be Celestia. She had taken the rare opportunity to rx with her family, only to find the valley closed upon arrival.


    "Because the valley has been reserved for the day. No one else is allowed in. We made an announcement onlinest night-sorry if you missed it," the staff member said apologetically.


    "Reserved? By who?" Celestia asked, stunned. Who could afford to book an entire valley? How much would that even cost?


    As she was pondering this, she saw Orion walking up, holding Aveline''s hand. The staff immediately opened the gate for him.


    "Mr. Orion, pleasee in."


    Celestia was shocked to learn that Orion was the one who had reserved the valley. She called out to him, "Orion..."


    Aveline frowned slightly when she saw Celestia, the same woman who had once asked Orion to teach her how to y basketball. Her displeasure was evident.