Natalie suddenly looked up. "Mr. Wood!"

Shawn stood at the top of the steps with his hands behind his back. "He can only leave Temperley Hall if he gives me the answers I want."

Natalie asked, "Aurum, what happened between you and Mr. Wood? Just tell him what he wants to know. It won't be any good to Lefting Group if you go against Mr. Wood!"

Natalie was speaking in an anxious tone, not wanting Aurum to be too involved with Shawn.

She did not understand why Shawn and Aurum would still be at odds even after Gale had been gone for so many years!

Aurum said, "You don't have to care about this. It doesn't have anything to do with you. Listen to me. Go back home."

"Then what about you?! Am I supposed to just leave you here?"

"I'll be back in a few days. I'll just be distracted if you're here."

Natalie shook her head. "I won't…"

"Natalie!" Aurum had a firm look on his face. "Leave, right now!"

Natalie clenched her teeth as she stood in a place obstinately. "I'll go if you go."

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