Chapter 35

Louis carefully listened to everything Aurora had to say while patting her back. He whispered, "Rory, you didn't have to wait for me. I am always by your side." However, she couldn't seem to hear him all of a sudden. Instead, she repeatedly mumbled, "No. It's too late…" He wondered if she had a nightmare. Her thoughts were a mess. Memories played across her mind, including scenes from Louis' funeral. Once again, she was put through the excruciating pain of losing her true love. Louis' words of comfort brought her no solace. "Louis, why did you have to… leave me… I want to…" Louis's heart skipped a beat. He surmised that Aurora must be referring to the aftermath of the plane crash. Jeremy's words flashed across his mind—Aurora had wanted to take her own life after hearing about Louis' plane crash. He wanted to ask her for the details and understand what went through her mind at that time. He rasped, "Rory, what do you want?" At that moment, he leaned closely by her lips, as he