"Brandon, is that you?"
After a while, Aria's voice came from the study.
"It's me." Brandon's voice lowered, "Aria, I'm back."
With a "click," the door opened.
Aria didn't care if there were people standing outside, she threw herself into Brandon's arms and hugged him tightly.
"Brandon, you're finally back." She looked up, her eyes red and her voice full of grievance.
Brandon was taken aback for a moment, then gently embraced her with an outstretched arm.
He gently kissed her forehead, seeing her reddened eyes, his eyes filled with pity, and his voice softened as he coaxed her. "Yes, don't be afraid, I'm back. No one can hurt you with me here."
Brandon's tender gaze fell upon her, carefully examining her to make sure she was alright, only then did he slightly relax.
At the side, Lady Octavia watched the two embracing each other openly, her expression darkening.
This siren.
She was still here, yet she proactively threw herself at her son.
