The Year I Stopped Being His novel Chapter 132

"Could I... tag along with you guys?"

Lilah took two steps forward, twisting her fingers nervously. "I checked the forecast last night, and it said... there might be auroras over the next few nights. Probably between nine and eleven."

She looked up, her gaze practically glowing. "Can I please ride with you to see the lights? I've never seen them before! I swear I won't get in your way, I'll just stay in the snowcat and stay put!"

Professor Harrison remained silent.

Coach Jensen walked over from the supply crates, brushing the snow off his gloves. "Professor, why don't we just bring her along? It never hurts to have an extra pair of hands."

Diego frowned.

It was a rare expression for him—gone was his usual goofy smirk, replaced by genuine gravity.

"Coach," he said firmly. "You know exactly what kind of mission this is. If something happens to her, who takes the blame?"

He turned to Lilah, softening his tone but keeping his stance clear. "Lilah, cut it out, alright? It's not that we don't want you there, it's just too dangerous. Can't you just watch the lights from the station? We'll take plenty of pictures for you."

Lilah lowered her head and bit her lip.

Coach Jensen waved him off dismissively. "Diego, don't be so heartless. The girl just wants to see the auroras, it's not like she's diving into the water with us."

Diego opened his mouth to argue, but Professor Harrison cut in.

"Are you sure about this?"

Lilah looked up and nodded vigorously. "I'm sure. I promise I'll be good and won't cause any trouble."

Professor Harrison studied her for a moment, a flicker of something unreadable crossing his usually stoic gaze.

"Get in,"

he finally said after a tense silence.

Lilah's face lit up instantly. "Thank you, Professor!"

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