Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 86

Chapter 86 Cringe

Aurora's eyes flicked open, and she found herself sitting up in an unfamiliar bed. She rubbed her eyes with her hand and stretched her body, letting out a cute yawn before taking a moment to get her bearings.

The first thing she noticed was that her body felt different, surprisingly good. It was a stark contrast to the constant pain she was accustomed to. No aches, no bruises, no pain at all.

She gingerly examined her body, marveling at the absence of the usual marks. This newfound change felt both strange and wonderful.

However, like a lightning bolt, the memory of the previous day came rushing back. She quickly realized that she wasn't in her own room, although she wouldn't admit it in public, her room was filled with giant pink teddy bears.

But this room looked different, it was very plain. A wave of realization washed over her, and her eyes widened as she recalled the events from the day before.

She quickly jumped up from the bed, checking the time immediately, she saw it was already passed 8.

'No!'? Panic set in as she screamed inwardly, realizing that she was running late. She dashed to the door, flinging it open, and stepped into the living room where Atticus and Ember were sitting at the table.

Their gazes turned toward her as she entered. Aurora immediately smelt the scent of food in the air making stomach growl loudly.

She quickly placed her hand over her mouth and cleared her throat awkwardly, her cheeks turning beet red.

Atticus, looking somewhat amused by her predicament, broke the silence. "Come sit and eat," he said.

Aurora hesitated for a moment, her internal struggle evident on her face, "I can't, I have to leave. Dad will be waiting for me," she replied hurriedly, while walking towards the door, her body slightly trembling as if foreseeing what she would go through because she was late.

"Aurora," Atticus, who had remained seated, called her name. Aurora stopped and turned to look at him.

His voice was serious as he said, "Aurora, if you don't want to, then don't do it. You're the owner of your own life. Walk out that door, and I'll never interfere in this matter again."

His words struck a chord within Aurora. She had not known Atticus well, but the seriousness in his expression and the sincerity in his voice were undeniable, she instinctively knew, 'He's serious, he'll really leave,'

Tears welled up in her eyes as she continued to gaze at him.

Atticus was completely serious about never interfering again if she leaves. He had already stepped out of his usual disposition to intervene in her life, and if she chose to turn away from his help, then why should he bother trying to help her?

As Aurora locked eyes with Atticus, the situation grew increasingly serious. But then, the sound of silent chewing disrupted the tense atmosphere, Ember was entirely engrossed in her meal not caring one bit about the situation unfolding.