(Aurora’s POV)
I twirled my badminton racket in my hand, a wide victorious smile on my face.
“And that’s how you win, Ian!” I teased, breathless but ecstatic. Ian let out a dramatic sigh, pouting like a child.
“I swear, you cheated” He grumbled, crossing his arms. I burst into laughter, my eyes crinkling with amusement.
“Excuses, excuses! Just admit that I’m better than you” The maids and servants cheered, celebrating my win. Some clapped, while others giggled at Ian’s dramatic sulking.
But then, a shift in the atmosphere. One of the maids turned towards the glass door and suddenly stopped clapping. Her expression changed, and one by one, everyone followed her gaze.
I, still laughing, froze mid-motion as I followed their stares only to see Asher standing there, watching us. My bre
