" Yes . That was my plan . " Aurora accepted his accusation without even batting an eye , fully aware that his statement was far from the truth she harbored deep within her heart . Despite her longing for Gabriel , it was the contract marriage they had entered into several months ago that always cast a shadow on their relationship . The knowledge that she would eventually have to leave him no matter what prevented her from expressing her true feelings . Now , at this turning point , Aurora made up her mind to taint his memories with false assumptions , ensuring that she could depart from his life without any lingering regrets . She chose to create a bitter farewell , convinced that it was the only way to protect them both from the pain of separation . Regretfully , Aurora knew that by acce
