Chapter 146. Hidden Away

Aurora’s POV

I just stared at him, completely speechless. The man in front of me, holding that dusty box with so much enthusiasm, looked almost like a stranger. Yet, at the same time, there was something about his eyes, the way they sparkled with excitement, that made me feel... unsettled. It was hard to put into words, but I was in awe.

What do you say to someone who just…shows up out of nowhere claiming to be a part of your life, someone you’ve never even met before? What could you possibly say that could make this situation less absurd?

“I know, I know! This seems strange, but these are all the gifts I got for you,” he said with a wide grin, lifting the box slightly as if it were the greatest treasure in the world. “I’ve been waiting for this day for so long, Aurora. You have no idea how much I’ve wanted to give you these. Ever since you were born, I kept everything... everything I could.”

He opened the box with such care, and I couldn’t help but lo