When She Walked Away He Fell Apart (Aurelia and Cassian) novel Chapter 368

Aurelia stood by the lake for a long time, letting the wind clear her mind. Just as she was about to head home, her phone rang. It was Abigail, calling to say that a fresh batch of seafood had just been flown in and inviting her over for dinner.

Aurelia thought for a moment, then replied that she would go over immediately. Abigail was very happy. Before hanging u Aurelia could hear her excitedly telling Benjamin, “Aurelia said she’ll be here in a while. I’m going to steam the king crab right now. She loves king crab.”

Aurelia asked Walter to send her straight to the Locke residence. It was a long drive, taking more than an hour. By the time she arrived. Abigail had already steamed the king crab.

“Perfect timing! I’ve just finished making the sauce. The seafood they sent this time is really top–notch. Aurelia, quickly give it a try. Abigail said, bustling around with a big smile.

Aurelia greeted Benjamin, who waved her over to the table, eager for her to try the seafood. “This crab meat was just shelled Quickly eat,” Abigail said, setting two big containers on the table. “These are for your mom. Don’t forget to bring them hom when you leave.”

“Thanks,” Aurelia said as she sat down. Only then did she notice the plate in front of her, with the crab meat carefully arranged in neat rows.

She paused for a moment. She had always known Abigail wasn’t good at shelling crab. And she knew who had actually done it. Only one person could make the crab meat look this perfect.

Abigail and Benjamin kept their lips sealed, not saying a word. Of course, Aurelia didn’t ask either. They maintained a subtle balance among them.

After dinner, Aurelia didn’t stick around for long. Before she left, Abigail insisted that Aurelia bring the packed seafood home with her. Aurelia had no choice but to accept it.

After leaving the Locke residence, Aurelia slipped into the car. Walter asked, “Going straight home?”

Aurelia hesitated for a few seconds, then said, “You take a cab back. I’ll drive myself home later.” Walter didn’t say a word. He handed her the keys and quietly got out of the car.

Aurelia called Miranda. ‘Hey, send me Cassian’s number.” Miranda was just about to go to bed, but Aurelia’s call jolted her wide awake

Not long after hanging up. Aurelia got the number from Miranda. Without a second thought, she dialled the number right away. At that moment, in the Locke family’s living room, Cassian came downstairs five minutes after Aurelia teft

Abigail was dearing the table, muttering to herself, “Didn’t Aurelia use to love crab meat? Why didn’t she even watch it today?

Cassian paused, his eyes landing on the plate of crab meat. The plate of crab meat remained mtact, ally arranged just as

before

She must’ve realized I was the one who shelled the crab, so she avoided it altogether Cassian thought “She’s made up her mind to draw a clear line between us, he thought a biter fecking rising in bushest

Just as the bitterness overwhelmed him, his phone rang Cassian sat at the dining table, drained and distractel The plane rang, but he didn’t bother checking it. Instead, be graded the fork Aurelia had used and absentmindedly ate the crab (tival, barely tasting anything.

Only when Abigail nudged him did he finally slowly fish his phone out of his pocket. When he saw the mumber, the Buk

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slipped right out of his hand and clattered onto the table.

Abigail was startled and hurriedly asked, “What’s wrong?”

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“N–nothing.” Cassian stammered, his voice trembling. Abigail gave him a doubtful look, but didn’t ask further.

Cassian walked out to the courtyard, his fingers shaking as he pressed the answer button. It was like fate just had to mess with him. He was a second too slow, and the call hung up on its own before he could even pick up.

For the first time in years, Aurelia, who always rushed through life, finally slowed down enough to patiently dial a number. But in the end, it didn’t go through. She had no idea if Cassian just missed the call or didn’t want to answer.

Maybe this is meant to be, Aurelia thought. Just like the phone call that night years ago, at the Regal Investment’s appreciation party. Missed chances mean it wasn’t meant to be.’

Aurelia let out a soft sigh, just about to tuck her phone away. Her phone rang. It was Cassian returning her call. This time, it was Aurelia who was caught off guard.

she hadn’t expected Cassian to call back so fast. ‘He must’ve hit redial the moment the call ended. Aurelia picked up, but

uddenly found herself at a loss for words. On the other end, Cassian didn’t say a word.

His deep, uneven breaths came through the phone, rising and falling. But most of all, his breaths were rapid and shaky. “Car ve meet?” Aurelia finally spoke out.

After a couple of seconds of silence, Cassian replied, “Okay.” Then he asked, “Where do we meet?”

I’m outside your house. Just come out,” Aurelia said. Cassian suddenly clenched his phone, and the line went dead.

When he stepped out, he was only wearing a shirt. He didn’t even bother to grab a jacket, but just pushed open the gate and valked out.

Aurelia stood under a streetlight about 150 feet away from the gate, the warm yellow glow stretching her shadow far behind

1. er. Cassian stopped in his tracks, just 15 feet away from her.

Everything before him felt so unreal, like a dream. Cassian had never imagined he would ever get to stand before her spenly, without anything to hide. After saying goodbye five years ago, he had thought there was no future left for them

Their eyes locked; neither of them spoke. Cassian saw nothing but calm in her eyes. It was the kind of calm after

xperiencing many things, and the heart was as still as water.

In the end. Aurelia was the first to speak. Her words cut through the wind, icy and distant. “Don’t waste your time doing pointless things

She meant the crab meat Cassian painstakingly shelled, and the time spent praying for the Safety Ring in the cam she had made small sacrifices before, but in the end, she was the one who cared

Cassian’s throat felt parched, as if clogged with cotton, he couldnt get a single word out. You should know Fin already engaged Aurelia went on The person is Darren, you know him ton

“I have my own life now, my own friends and circle Every day is busy, and I feel fulfilled‘ she continued.

In short, she had cut Cassian out of her world entirely Every word she yoke, every single syllable, was like a barrage of thy needles, stabbing right into the softest part of Cassian’s heart

They were clearly just a couple of feet away from each other. Yet to Carslan, she was gay the other side of the universe

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