She was sweet, well-mannered, and effortlessly charming.There wasn’t a single adult who didn’t adore that.Back then, even as a child, Aurora saw it clearly.No matter what Tessa did, Aurora would stand quietly to the side, feeling like some unwanted shadow and a child born out of place.But growing up, things changed.She found her own circle, built her own world, and that bitterness gradually faded.Megan knew all of this because Aurora had confided in her.Since they were little, they had always been each other’s closest person.No matter what happened, they’d always meet in their secret spot, a quiet hideaway that held so many of their shared memories.It had been their refuge and sanctuary.Leonard glanced at Megan, noticing how lost in thought she looked again.He couldn’t help but wonder, “Why did Miss Quinn always seem a little spaced out?”It was as if her mind constantly wandered elsewhere.But there was something endearing about that unfocused expression.To him, it looked
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