"I can walk by myself." Aurelia said, supporting herself with the sofa, standing up shakily, her fingers tightly grasping the suit jacket, taking small steps, wobbling towards the exit, almost making people think she would fall several times.
Mason's heart tightened, he stepped forward trying to support her, but before he was near, his outstretched hand was slapped away with a "slap," her cold gaze glaring at him, making Mason's heart suddenly ache.
His whole body stiffened, nailed to the spot, watching her back fade away and disappear from sight, a nightmare that had tormented him for many years suddenly emerged in his mind: her lying on the cold, dark floor, eyes empty and silent, forever distancing herself from him.
Suddenly, Mason dashed out, rushing all the way to the parking lot, catching Aurelia before she could get into the Viscount's car, grabbed her wrist, pulled her to his car, hugged her inside, and bent over to fasten her seatbelt. Aurelia frowned slightly.
