"How much longer till we arrive, Heather?"
"Almost there, Aria."
While responding, Heather couldn't help but glance up at the rearview mirror, seeing Aria chatting enthusiastically with her friends. It reminded her of the way Aria looked when she first arrived at Linmen.
She was like a little piglet about to explode at any moment, warily watching everything within her sight, always ready for when her mom would come to take her back...
It was at that time that she herself had brought Aria to Yuanyue Academy.
"...Aria, what did An Le ask you to do at school this weekend?"
"Um, I can't tell you, it's a secret between me and my friends. Besides, I've already finished my weekend homework, and Yan Huan has taught me the mistakes, didn't you already check them?"
"Yes, yes..."
Upon hearing these words, Heather sighed, but couldn't help but lift the corners of her mouth slightly.
She said no more, simply looking towards Yuanyue Academy as it drew closer in the evening light.
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