Aurora heard humming. Her mood was indeed good this morning. Her face looked visibly cheerful as she cooked and prepared meals to take to work.

There was a reason why Aurora was acting like this. It all started last night, before going to bed, when she suddenly received a call from Alden.

"Sorry if I'm disturbing you. Are you already asleep?"

Alden asked in a soft tone. After reconnecting after a long time, this was the first time Aurora had heard his voice again through a phone call. Back in their dating days, almost every night before bed, he would make time to chat over the phone.

"Not yet. I'm...