Chapter 18. I Accept Your Rejection

Aria’s POV

“I am Aria Scott,” I openly declared, earning a shout from the crowds.

I noticed Amber staggered back when doubtfully wriggling her head.

“Aria what…” I watched as the word slipped out of her lips. “No! No! This is wrong!”

My lips drawled out a thin line of distaste as I watched her let out a disapproving snarl.

She stared at me with so much anger and hatred, and I returned the same energy.

“A… Aria,” I turned to see my aunt frozen with her mouth hanging open.

“Nice to meet you, Allen,” I snickered dangerously.

I watched him swirl his head up, his eyes holding many emotions that I couldn’t predict.

He looked like he was battling within himself.

“We… thought that you have died,” This time it was Taylor. He said with a dropped jaw as he gazed at me.

“Three years,” Allen finally muttered with a confused expression.

“Yes! Three good years,” His father repeats.

“And honestly, three years have