Chapter 287. Jeremy’s Diner

Aurora’s POV

I felt my stomach tighten with surprise as I step out of the car as Caleb holds the door open for me.

Of all the places in the world, why here? My eyes darted to him, searching for some kind of explanation, but he simply smirked, his hand going to the small of my back as he propels me forward.

“You’ll find out soon,” he said, his voice laced with a mystery that only made my curiosity grow.

I let out a small breath, shaking my head as I glanced towards the diner again. That’s when I saw them—Jade and Caroline stepping out of their cars, their faces glowing under the warm evening lights. But what truly caught my attention was Damien, standing in the distance, his posture relaxed yet unmistakably expectant as he waited for Caroline.

My heart gave a strange, unsteady thump at the sight of the diner. It had been so long since I had seen them, Jeremy or any of the staff, since I had felt the warmth of their presence.

As they headed i