Chapter 1085: You''Re Not Like Him


    Chapter 1085: You''re Not Like Him


    This time, Aurora came to a halt, turning to face Maya. "What did you just say?"


    Maya''s gaze seemed vacant, as if lost in thought. She repeated her previous words in a hushed tone.


    Listening, Aurora''s grip on Yanis''s hand involuntarily tightened. She turned to Yanis and whispered,


    "Hey, maybe you should head back for now? I''ll catch a cabter."


    Yanis nced briefly inside at Maya and nodded, "I''ll wait for you by the entrance. Taxis aren''t easy to


    find around here."


    After a moment''s hesitation, Aurora nodded. "Alright."


    Yanis turned and walked to the door, settling into a chair nearby.


    As Aurora looked at Yanis taking a seat, she then turned and entered the room. The door was left


    slightly ajar, and Aurora picked up the items from the floor before addressing Maya, "When did you


    arrive? Why didn''t you tell me? Isn''t he still in there? Has he been released?"


    Maya exined, "He paid money to reduce his sentence. He might be out by the end of the year or


    early next year."


    Finishing, Maya reached out and caught hold of Aurora''s hand. Her grip was tight, her voice urgent, "If


    he gets out, we won''t be safe anymore, Aurora. You should go, leave this ce, the farther, the better!"


    Aurora patted Maya''s hand gently, reassuringly, "I''ll leave. What about you?"


    Maya''s gaze met Aurora''s, a hint of mncholy in her eyes. Maya reached up, tucking a loose strand


    of hair behind Aurora''s ear, and softly said, "I''ve had my share of life''s hustle and bustle. Aurora, I beg


    you, leave this ce, don''t worry about me. Go far away, and never, evere back."


    Aurora didn''t feel particrly grateful for Maya''s words; instead, she sensed that Maya treated her like


    amodity, casually discarded and used as needed. In her early years, Maya had been in better


    mental shape, not like now.


    Back then, Aurora''s heart had been filled with thoughts of that person, yearning to follow him into a


    better life, even if it meant resorting to uwful activities. She had been entranced, captivated. She


    recalled instances when she was almost sent away, given to wealthy older men or well-off individuals


    with disabilities. The criterion was simple: whoever had money could take her.


    During that period, she had even contemted leaving, distancing herself from Maya, from the Viteto


    mountains. She wanted to disappearpletely, to cut all ties and never cross paths again. But a


    sense of obligation for Maya''s care over the years kept her tethered, dying her departure year after


    year.


    It wasn''t untilst year, upon hearing that Sameer had brought a beautiful woman named Nealon back,


    that Aurora saw an opportunity. She believed it could be a chance for Maya to see reality and leave


    with her, to escape Viteto Mountain, to escape Nealon.


    However, their n to escape failed, thwarted by circumstances. Nealon was eventually apprehended,


    his empire crumbled, even An, who had always been by Nealon''s side, severed ties. This opened a


    window for Aurora to finally take Maya away from Viteto Mountain.


    Originally, she had thought of staying in Viteto, considering theirck of resources. But without money,


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    everything was in vain. Still, she realized that staying in Viteto made it easy for Nealon''s henchmen to


    track them down. Furthermore, if Nealon managed to use his connections to eliminate her, they''d be


    dragged back to the mountain.


    With the knowledge that Nealon had a son, someone in Manches City, Aurora set her sights on that


    city. If Nealon ever posed a threat, she could take her chances with Zane. Her choice turned out to be


    wise.


    Unexpectedly, she got along fairly well with Zane. Her stable life today owed much to him; without


    Zane''s assistance, surviving Nealon''s underlings would have been a struggle. As for Maya, she might


    not be in an ideal state for treatment, but it was still better than their situation on Viteto Mountain.


    With these thoughts, Aurora hugged Maya, her voice gentle, "You don''t need to rush me to leave. No


    one here will dare harm us. Even if he gets out, he won''t be able to touch us. Just focus on following


    the doctor''s advice. Once you''re better, we''ll find a cozy little town to settle in and live a good life. How


    does that sound?"


    Maya''s emotions had visibly calmed by now. After Aurora''s words, she spoke softly, "Aurora, have you


    made any friends?"


    Aurora released Maya and shook her head gently. "No, I haven''t. Right now, I just want a peaceful life,


    with you."


    Aurora understood Maya''s


    preference for hearing positive words, so she avoided saying anything that might upset her. Instead,


    she followed Maya''s lead, speaking inforting tones.


    Maya looked at Aurora and sighed, "You''ve been through so much, my Aurora."


    "Mom, let''s not quarrel anymore, okay? Promise to listen to the doctors?"


    Maya nodded, her expression more tranquil. "Alright."


    With Maya''s agreement, Aurora felt relieved. "I''ll visit you every other day from now on, alright?"


    "Will that affect your work? Won''t your boss be mad?"


    "I''ll talk to my boss. She''s really understanding and treats me well." Aurora''s voice was soft.


    Maya nodded in response and seemed to remember something. She grabbed Aurora''s hand and


    whispered, her voice barely audible, "By the way, is his son also in Manches City?"


    As if the previous conversation hadn''t happened, Maya held onto Aurora''s hand, her voice lowered.


    In response to Maya''s question, Aurora''s brows furrowed slightly. She didn''t hold back. "Mom, I''ve been


    able to live smoothly in Manches City thanks to him. He''s not like his father. He''s a good man."


    "Is that so?" Maya seemed to be drifting in thought, but she didn''t press further.


    After soothing Maya for a little while longer, Aurora finally stood up to leave. When she reached the


    doorway of the hospital room, she paused, turning back to face Maya, who was watching her intently


    from the bed. In a hushed voice, Aurora spoke, "Don''t forget the promise you made."


    Maya smiled at Aurora, her gaze warm. "I won''t forget. Now go and do your best at work."


    Aurora acknowledged with a sound of agreement and walked out, gently closing the door behind her.


    Outside in the corridor, Yanis stood up as she saw Aurora emerging. "Finished talking?"


    Aurora nodded. "Yeah, we''re done. Let''s head back, sis."


    Yanis made an agreeing sound and followed Aurora as they walked out side by side.


    After a few steps, Aurora''s cautious voice broke through the silence, "About what my mom said today,


    don''t let it bother you, okay? She..."


    "I know. I''m not taking it to heart," Yanis interjected before Aurora could finish her sentence.