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Grumbling to herself, Anna made her way to her own bed. She flopped down on her back and stared at the ceiling of her dorm room, searching for something she’d never thought of before.“Why didn’t I do this sooner?” Anna muttered without realizing it. Her thumb swiped freely across the phone’s screen once she’d opened the app.Helios....She typed a fragment of the name into the search bar. Several accounts popped up, and Anna triedIt was almost midnight when Pandora suddenly felt a dryness in her throat. She sat up carefully. Two people were flanking her. Aceli was on her left, while Kingston was on the other side. There was also a panda doll faintly visible at the foot of the bed. Pandora couldn’t help but smile every time she caught a glimpse of it.A moment ago, Aceli, with innocent words, had revealed some truths to Pandora. That Kingston’s index finger was often pricked by a needle when he was sewing the severed parts of the doll’s arm and body back together. The little girl had also shown her a shaky, blurry video recording—though it was enough to reveal the truth about her uncle.And next... Pandora received information during her stay at the dorm. Aceli had ample opportunity to sleep with Voleski, while most surprisingly—Kingston was on standby to bring the Panda doll to his private room. It would be moved back to its original place once his busy schedule allowed.One thing Pandora couldn’
We have to go....When Kingston said those words, Pandora should have known... she wouldn’t be given much time to simply avoid the situation. She’d already put up a lot of resistance, but the man was a master negotiator.“It’s spring now, Pandora.”“You’ll be marrying me soon.”“I’ll let you work, as long as you’re still very angry. But that’s only while you’re still angry. I know you haven’t forgiven me yet. It’s fine, and I don’t mind. At least you’re willing to do what Aceli asked.”All this was said while Aceli slept in Pandora’s lap. Meanwhile, Anna had already gone into the dorm first after Kingston had held Pandora back to stay in the car. There was no reason for Anna to interfere in such an important matter. It was better that way so that Pandora and Kingston could find a solution together.“If you know I’m still angry, then let me get out.”Kingston might have often noticed Pandora deliberately breathing heavily. But there was no escape as long a
A promise had already been declared the most important thing here. If spoken words could be taken back, Pandora would never have given Aceli hope, just like the irises of the eyes gazing at Pandora with a sparkle.“Sister Panda, you’ll do it, right? You'll forgive daddy?”“Yes. Of course.”The corners of Pandora’s lips curved bitterly. She might forgive Kingston on Aceli’s behalf, but to truly accept him completely—Pandora still needed a long time.“Thank you, Sister Panda.”Aceli’s sweet gesture of wrapping her arms around Pandora’s neck indirectly drew her gaze toward Kingston. The attention was so intense that the adoring gaze, too deep, slightly overwhelmed Pandora’s feelings. She wondered why Kingston had to show his interest in such a way.“Does Aceli want some cake?”The best way to avoid any fluttering in her chest and clear away the source of her unease was to end Aceli’s touch.Pandora gave her a small bite. Aceli accepted it with full enthu
“Enjoy your meal, Sir....”With those words and a faint smile, Pandora stepped back. She was about to leave the hustle and bustle of the restaurant’s busy service. Her gaze happened to catch the flow of people just as a man appeared, head bowed—focused on guiding those small steps through the doorway.Something different. A magical sight that was a new look for the two of them. Pandora was transfixed for a moment. She saw Aceli as a little princess in a sparkling white dress. There was a crown on her head and her hair was neatly bunched up, with beads adorning it to add a luxurious touch, making her innocent face look so radiant.One more thing....Pandora’s attention fell on the man in a matching shirt and a suit that stood in stark contrast. Kingston’s haircut and the way he combed it back gave him a fresh look, especially the clean shave along his jawline—a signature part of his style.For nearly three days, Pandora had felt hopeless, but Kingston’s appearance
“Due to various commitments, Mr. Zade, the instructor for the Dramaturgy course, will be in Sydney for the next three months. Therefore, I will be filling in for him for the time being.”“We use a rotating schedule.”“I will teach for the first three months until the midterm exam, and then Mr. Zade will resume teaching the course until the final exam.” “There are no different rules in my class compared to Mr. Zade’s. 30% of the grade comes from each exam, 30% from assignments, and 10% from attendance.”“If you’re absent more than three times without a note or any excuse, I won’t allow you to take the exam. And that means you’re guaranteed not to pass. You’ll have to retake the course next semester.”For the first time, Pandora couldn’t focus properly while Mr. Lee was at the front of the class. He was explaining the course rules at the start of the session with the monitor screen already on.Her body and gaze were indeed in a room filled with several people,
“Why are you staring at me like that?”Pandora set down the glass of ice in her hand, puzzled by Anna’s intense gaze fixed on her.“It’s nothing. I was just thinking about Mr. Nolan, who’s dying of thirst, while you’re here happily sipping a glass of coconut water without a shred of guilt.”Should Anna have spoken so bluntly? Her words made it seem as though Pandora were the cruelest one, while Anna had no idea what or why—since Pandora had only told half the truth, never able to voice the real reason behind this outburst.“He’s not clueless about what to do when he’s thirsty and hungry. He could go home or buy something he needs.”“That’s not the issue, Panda. But don’t you see Mr. Nolan was willing to wait for you all night? Are you sure you still don’t want to forgive him?”For whatever reason, no one could describe Pandora’s feelings up until the moment she had never actually stopped thinking about what decision she could make. Just as she called this the
"King, please stop this ...." The mere mention of the name was all Pandora could say, but Kingston would never let go of his prey. He scooped roughly at the nipples that were provoked to harden. Almost the entirety of Pandora's bosom sank into Kingston's mouth, like he was so thirsty. Each
Pandora pressed against the doorframe with hesitation. For some reason, when she returned from the kitchen and living room, she felt like her room was surrounded by an electric storm—full of tension that Pandora couldn't quite describe. She wanted to call it quits, let alone continue her interru
"Panda, are you home?" Pandora stood still for a moment watching her father's slightly limping gait. Chris seemed both shocked and incredulous at her sudden return. Pandora had expected Aquela to say something about the job she had gotten. The woman was somehow too good at winning her fathe
Barely restraining herself, Pandora pulled back the thick blanket to cover half of her bare legs. The man leaned closer and bit his lower lip without taking his eyes off Pandora's body. "Please don't," Pandora whispered softly. The rough touch on her legs made her tremble. She was facing a







