Aurora was not disappointed to learn that Caldwell would not be able to accompany her. In fact, she was actually relieved. After eating breakfast, she said goodbye to Dustin and left the house for the jade shops. She knew that Caldwell would not approve of her going to the market alone, but it was easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.
She had barely left the house when she realized that Dustin was following her. She turned to him, rolled her eyes, and took out her mobile phone. She dialed Dustin’s number and, when he picked up, she snapped at him, “Why are you tracking me?”
Dustin looked up at Aurora and smiled with embarrassment, and then he silently approached her. Once they were face to face, he said, “I am responsible for protecting you. Caldwell ordered me to pro
