Upon hearing Gabriel's words , Aurora's eyes widened for a second , betraying her surprise . However , she quickly regained her composure , and her eyes returned to their normal state . This momentary lapse in control revealed a hint of vulnerability , but Aurora swiftly concealed it , masking her true emotions behind a calm and composed facade .
" Anyway , why do you need a leave all of a sudden ? " Gabriel asked in an attempt to divert her attention away from the near confession he had almost made . He knew he needed to change the subject and create a different atmosphere to ease the tension between them .
" For personal reasons , Sir . " Aurora responded cautiously , subtly avoiding revealing any details about her personal life , a topic that Gabriel never showed interest in . At lea
