Chapter 18. Scandal

The next day, Laura went to university with Aryan. Throughout the journey, Aryan couldn't stop smiling and occasionally stole glances at Laura. Aryan felt like a lovesick teenager, and Laura, on the other hand, often looked out the window to hide her blushing cheeks from Aryan's gaze.

"When you finish your classes, come to my office, and I'll ask Dodik to give you a ride home. I'll call Mbak Arabella," Aryan said as they arrived in front of the Faculty of Economics building. Aryan deliberately dropped Laura off in front of her faculty to prevent Leo from approaching her.

"Sure, it's up to you," Laura replied, reaching for Aryan's hand and kissing the back of it before bidding farewell.

"Wait," Aryan said, then he pulled Laura's hand and gave her a quick kiss on the lips. Laura's cheeks immediately turned rosy. She hurried out of the car, closed the door, and walked away toward her class. Aryan chuckled at Laura's shy demeanor as he watched her leave.

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