Return, My Love: Wooing the Neglected Ex-Wife

Chapter 960:

She buried her face in her hands, her shoulders trembling with each broken sob. Aurora gripped the phone tighter, her heart aching just from hearing the raw pain in her voice.

“Lynda, please don’t cry. How about I come see you in a few days?”

Lynda sniffled, her face lighting up despite the tears. “Are you sure you’re confident about getting into Dugruayae University? I knew you could do it!”

Aurora and Lynda had been inseparable since their cram school days. Their years of friendship meant the world to both of them. So, when Lynda heard that Aurora was visiting, her excitement was genuine.

“I’ll give you the grand tour when you come.”

“I look forward to it,” Aurora smiled. “And once I’ve got the lay of the land, I’ll introduce you to some cute freshmen.”

“Atta girl!” Lynda said, wiping her tears. “But it’s fine—I’ll take care of my own love life.”noveldrama

“Okay, but don’t make any rash decisions again,” Aurora reminded her. “You know you’ll always have me, even if things don’t work out, right?”

“I know. Thanks, Aurora.”

The two talked for a while longer until Lynda let out a big yawn. Moments later, she dozed off beside a pile of empty bottles. Aurora listened to Lynda’s faint snoring but didn’t hang up.

Lynda was completely drunk, and with no one there to look after her, Aurora couldn’t bring herself to end the call. She stayed on the line all night, just to be safe.

The next morning, Lynda woke up to the call still on. Grateful for Aurora’s care, she thanked her profusely and set a date for Aurora’s visit at the university. Even though only a handful of students were attending classes at the moment, Dugruayae University still buzzed with life. The campus was a hub for ambitious minds, and the energy never seemed to fade, no matter the time of year.

Out of habit, Aurora checked her phone, but Rickey still hadn’t replied to her messages. Friendship, like any other relationship, was a two-way street. If one kept pulling away, how long could the other keep trying before they gave up? Aurora’s patience was starting to wear thin.

Her acceptance letter from Dugruayae University finally arrived in mid-August. The achievement should have been cause for celebration, but Joelle and Adrian were still abroad. So, when her other relatives suggested throwing her a graduation party, she politely declined.

When Dunn found out, he skipped a day of school to celebrate with her. He booked a table at the top-floor restaurant of the Olive Hotel, determined to make it special.

Aurora chose a long, sleeveless white dress—simple yet elegant—for the dinner. The hem brushed her ankles, and, at Molly’s insistence, she paired it with high heels.

But as graceful as she looked, the shoes were already giving her trouble. Before even stepping out of the house, she found herself perched on the entryway floor, rubbing her sore ankles with an exasperated sigh.

Just then, Rickey’s call came through.

Aurora realized, with sudden clarity, how much her mindset had shifted. Talking to him now felt forced—like everything she used to do so naturally had become a pretense.

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