Chapter 38

However, Aurora dared not look up for fear that her heart might swell again. Though this was a feeling she experienced for the first time, it didn't feel too bad. She just needed time to adjust to it; that was all. Despite her bashfulness, she protested under her breath, "What are you laughing at?" Louis' smile deepened, even though he knew Aurora was upset at his response. Aurora couldn't register the smile on his face as she kept her head low. After she protested, she did not hear his reply nor hear any laughing from him. Only their breathing could be heard. Aurora started to panic when she recalled what she had said to Louis. She wondered if she had been rude to him. After all, he had all the right to laugh. Who was she to tell him off? More importantly, she didn't want to offend him. Louis couldn't help but caress Aurora's curls which rested quietly on her shoulders. But that only lasted for a while. He quickly removed his right hand as he didn't want to irk her. Meanwhile,