Chapter 321

Owen hadn't expected her to think so much about everything. Then again, considering what she had been through, it made sense. "You overthink things," he said, running his fingers through her silky hair with a sigh. "Isn't that why you have me?" Aurora glanced at him, a faint smile tugging at her lips, but she didn't say anything. Outside, the rain was still pouring, the steady sound of it filling the silence. When the time felt right, she gathered her things, grabbed an umbrella, and headed for the door. But just as she reached it, she saw him waiting there. "Let's go together," Owen said. "I'm heading to Astrait University too." He reached out and took the bag from her hand. "Are you meeting with Mr. Payne?" she asked. "Yeah. There's an issue with a project we need to finalize. The rain's pretty heavy. You should drive. It'll be more convenient." "The research institute provided me with a car," she said casually. "Besides, the subway station is nearby. Walking