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Chapter 104 Too close for comfort

Author: Wildflower
last update publish date: 2026-05-02 23:56:09

Arianna

The walk out of the principal’s office felt different.

Arianna noticed it immediately.

Students who had once whispered openly now stepped aside the moment she passed. Conversations dropped mid-sentence. Even the boldest ones who had laughed earlier now avoided eye contact entirely.

Respect.

Or fear.

She wasn’t sure which one it was.

Aiden walked beside her, calm as ever, his presence quiet but overwhelming. He didn’t look at anyone. He didn’t need to. The effect he had already lingered
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  • My stunning bride   Chapter 104 Too close for comfort

    AriannaThe walk out of the principal’s office felt different.Arianna noticed it immediately.Students who had once whispered openly now stepped aside the moment she passed. Conversations dropped mid-sentence. Even the boldest ones who had laughed earlier now avoided eye contact entirely.Respect.Or fear.She wasn’t sure which one it was.Aiden walked beside her, calm as ever, his presence quiet but overwhelming. He didn’t look at anyone. He didn’t need to. The effect he had already lingered in the air around them.So much for trying to keep slow profile. They reached the car without interruption.The driver opened the door quickly, bowing slightly. “Young master.”Aiden nodded once before gesturing for Arianna to get in first.She slid into the seat, her fingers still slightly tense from everything that had just happened. Aiden followed, the door closing softly behind him.Silence settled almost immediately.The car began to move.Arianna stared out the window at first, watching t

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