Chapter 460

Every single day, discussing classics and reciting poetry with this woman.

The worst part was their relationship progressed at an excruciatingly slow pace, after all this time, the two of them hadn’t even said a single forward word to each other.

If they were going to get together, heaven knows how long it would take.

Just as Adam suspected, Crimson truly wanted to leap out of the scholar’s body and give them both a slash with his saber.

Are you two courting or just dawdling around?! How can you be so slow?!

The scene shifted.

One night, Axel stood by his window, gazing toward the neighboring manor, his heart was filled with longing and internal struggle, he recalled the happy times spent with Aurelia, remembering her sweet smile and gentle words.

An impulse surged in his heart, he wanted to run to her right this instant and pour out his true feelings.

However, just as his foot stepped out the door, he hesitated again.

He thought of his poverty and lowly status, and of the prominence and nobility of Aurelia’s family, he was afraid his confession would bring her trouble, and afraid his poverty would cause her to lose dignity in front of family and friends.

And so Axel stopped in his tracks, turned around, and went back to his desk, he sat down, picked up his book, and continued his arduous studies, he knew that only through his own hard work could he change his fate and one day be worthy of Aurelia.

But as he read, the thought flared up again.

"I can’t care so much anymore! I have to go tell Miss Aurelia right now!" He stood up abruptly and marched toward the door.

But a second later, he chickened out. "Forget it, Miss Aurelia might not even like me!"

He sat down listlessly and began reading again.

"A gentleman may not seek to save, but a Saint never shies away from what is right!" Reading this text, he gathered his courage once more.

"Yes, do not shy away! Miss Aurelia should be my wife!"

Axel stood up again and marched toward the door.

"Forget it... Miss Aurelia might think I’m frivolous, how long have we even known each other?" He promptly sat right back down.

Adam was speechless.

Crimson said, "...Where is my saber?! I can’t take this anymore!"

The two spectators were almost angered to death, how could anyone be so dilly-dallying?

However, the subsequent scene allowed both of them to ease their frustration somewhat.

The moonlight remained like water, spilling over the bluestone alleys of the Jiangnan town, but tonight, the Burns family manor was more brightly lit and bustling than usual.

The son of a current Regional Governor had suddenly visited, his arrival was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up layers of ripples.

Inside the manor, Aurelia sat in the main hall, surrounded by maidservants, although a polite smile hung on her face, a barely noticeable flash of panic crossed her eyes.

The sudden marriage proposal from the Governor’s son was both an unexpected shock and a challenge.

Her heart was a mix of complex emotions, fear of the uncertain future, and curiosity about this prominent young nobleman.

The Governor’s son possessed an elegant demeanor, his words revealing deep admiration for Aurelia, his tone was earnest, making various promises, as if once she agreed, she would possess all the happiness in the world.

However, Aurelia’s heart did not feel excited, instead, it grew heavier.

She recalled the happy times with Axel, his firm gaze and gentle words, compared to the Governor’s son, Axel, though poor, had a sincerity and persistence that moved her heart far more.

Meanwhile, the rest of the Burns family was immersed in joy, smug smiles beamed on Aurelia’s parents’ faces, as if they could already see the wealth and glory of their daughter marrying into a powerful family, relatives came one after another to offer congratulations.

The entire manor was bathed in a festive atmosphere.

Yet amidst this joy, Aurelia felt an inexplicable loneliness, she felt isolated by the world, no one understood the struggle and pain in her heart.

Looking at the elated faces around her, a strong feeling of rebellion surged within, she didn’t want her future arranged like this, she wanted to pursue her own happiness.

Late at night, when the manor’s lights gradually extinguished, Aurelia stood alone by her window, gazing at the bright moon, her heart was filled with confusion about the future, but she knew she couldn’t give up, she decided to bravely face her own heart and pursue true happiness and love.

The moonlight was hazy, the night dark as ink, taking advantage of the dark, Aurelia quietly left the manor, her heart brimming with apprehension and unease, she followed familiar alleys through silent streets, with only one thought, to find Axel.

She finally arrived before his thatched cottage, pushing the door open lightly, she saw that familiar figure studying hard by faint lamplight, hearing footsteps, Axel looked up, seeing Aurelia, surprise crossed his eyes.

"Aurelia, why are you here?" His voice trembled somewhat, he hadn’t expected to see her at this hour.

Aurelia stepped inside and gently closed the door, her voice carried a choke. "Axel, I... I’ve run into a situation, and I want to discuss it with you."

Axel walked over to her, looking at her tear-filled eyes, an inexplicable emotion welled up in his heart, he reached out, wanting to wipe the tears from her eyes, but his hand ultimately stopped in mid-air.

"Tell me, Aurelia, no matter what happens, I will do everything in my power to help you." His voice was firm and gentle.

Aurelia took a deep breath and told Axel everything about the Governor’s son proposing marriage, leaving out no detail, her voice was filled with helplessness and conflict, as if recounting an inescapable nightmare.

After listening, Axel remained silent for a long time, his heart was filled with struggle and contradiction, he knew his feelings for Aurelia, but was painfully aware of his own status, he was merely a poor scholar, unable to give her a stable future.

"Aurelia, I..." His voice trembled, not knowing what to say.

"If you are willing to be with me, then elope with me! I am willing to give up everything to pursue our happiness together with you." Aurelia suddenly raised her head, a resolute light shining in her eyes.

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