Chapter 3 She's Your Aunt Chapter 3 She's Your Aunt That icy gaze was chilling , rendering Dawn speechless . 83 +5 Free Coins The sharp pain in her side from hitting the dining table was unbearable , yet all she could do was watch as the man carefully scooped Sydney into his arms and strode out the door . Tears streamed down her face before she even realized it . She sniffled and remained motionless due to the pain . A few minutes later , the sound of the door opening was heard . It was Helena , the housekeeper . She was humming as she walked toward the dining room . She stopped abruptly in shock when she saw Dawn . Her voice was filled with both surprise and concern . " Oh dear ! Ms. Dawn , what -what happened to you ? Why are you crying like this ? " Dawn could no longer hold it in . Her voice trembled as she pleaded , " Helena , help me ... it really hurts . " Helena immediately called for a taxi and took Dawn to the nearest hospital . After a thorough examination , the doctor confirmed that there was no serious injury . Be careful not to put too much pressure on your waist for a while . Apply the medication on time , " the doctor advised after prescribing the treatment . He then glanced at Dawn's delicate , youthful face and reassured her , " There will be some severe bruising , but it will fade in time . Don't worry ." After thanking the doctor , Dawn left the hospital with Helena . " Ms. Dawn , do you want me to call Mr. Osborne ? " " There's no need for that . " He's too busy taking care of Sydney to care whether I live or die . Dawn scoffed at herself for being pathetic . Moving slightly , she realized the pain wasn't as bad as before . After handing the medicine to Helena , she said , " You should head back . I'm going to school . " Helena hesitated . " Are you sure you'll be okay ? " 1/4 21:55 Sun , Sep 14 d Chapter 3 She's Your Aunt " The doctor said there's no bone injury , so I'll be fine , Helena ." 183 +5 Free Coins It took some convincing , but Dawn eventually managed to send Helena home . As she got into the car , she couldn't help but feel a little melancholic . She had lived with Austin since she was eight and had always been well - protected . Yet now , when she was truly hurt , the only one by her side was Helena . However , there was no point in dwelling on it . In the end , all relationships came to a separation . Hers and Austin's just happened a little earlier than most . After submitting some documents , Dawn informed her professor of her decision to intern in Northville . The professor was taken aback . " Northville ? That's so far . Didn't you say before that you couldn't bear to leave your uncle , so you were planning to work at his company ? Besides , I'm sure he wouldn't be comfortable letting you go so far ." Dawn wasn't sure how to explain the situation between her and Austin . After a moment's thought , she simply said , " Austin and I aren't related by blood . I can't rely on him forever . And I'll be 21 soon - it's time I learned to be independent . He has no reason to object . " The professor nodded thoughtfully and sighed . " I know how much your uncle cares about you , even if you don't say anything . Everyone at school has seen it . Even now , he still picks you up and drops you off , worried that some guy might steal you away . " But independence is a good thing . Consider it a learning experience . With your capabilities , you'll excel no matter what you do . I have high hopes for you . " Dawn nodded , chatted a bit more , and then left the school . Her university life hadn't been particularly long , but just as her professor said , Austin had never stopped worrying about her . Back in her freshman year , he had even bought an apartment near the campus just so he could cook for her . However , that was the past . He had someone he truly wanted to care for now , and he would spend the rest of his life with that woman . Dawn was nothing but an obstacle in their happy relationship . 2/4 21:55 Sun , Sep 14 d . Chapter 3 She's Your Aunt Leaving his side was probably the best gift and repayment she could offer him . Dawn had assumed Austin would stay with Sydney and wouldn't be home tonight . As soon as she stepped inside , she saw him working on his laptop on the couch . Hearing her enter , Austin turned to look at her . " You're back from class ? " Dawn paused before realizing that Helena must have told him she went to school . 83 +5 Free Coins " Yeah . " She casually put away her things , hesitated for a moment , then asked , " Is Sydney okay ? " Austin frowned in displeasure . " Where are your manners ? She's your aunt ." Dawn knew he was trying to reinforce their " relationship ." Keeping her tone indifferent , she replied , " You're not married yet . A name is meant to be used - I don't see how that's disrespectful ." He clearly disagreed with her reasoning , but to her surprise , he didn't press the issue . Instead , he changed the subject . " I was too anxious earlier , and I didn't control myself . Helena mentioned you hit the table . Is it serious ? " Dawn's fingers curled slightly at her sides before she relaxed them again . Lowering her gaze , she said , " I'm fine . " Austin didn't believe her . Helena had told him she cried from the pain . This girl had always been tough - how badly did she have to be hurt to cry like that ? Frowning , he set his laptop aside and got up . " Let me take a look- " The moment he reached out , Dawn instinctively stepped back . Austin's hand froze midair . He hadn't expected her to avoid him . " Dawn ? " He looked at her with a complicated gaze . " I was too worried about Sydney earlier , so I didn't notice what happened to you . I'm sorry , alright ? " Of course . He was too busy worrying about Sydney . Dawn felt a dull ache in her chest , but it passed quickly . Lowering her head , she kept her expression hidden as she said flatly , " I just bumped into something . It's not as bad as Sydney's 3/4 21:55 Sun , Sep 14 d Chapter 3 She's Your Aunt . fall . You should go take care of her . " " Are you sure you're okay ? " " Yeah . " Austin studied her for a moment before finally relaxing . +5 Free Coins It seemed like she was really fine . If she weren't , knowing her , she would have already thrown a fit . He wanted to say more , but his phone on the sofa suddenly rang . Picking it up , his tone softened instantly . " Sydney , what's wrong ? ... You need to be more careful . Is it serious ? " As he spoke , he grabbed his coat from the sofa . " I'll be right there ." He rushed to the door but then suddenly turned around to remind Dawn , " Call me if you need anything . Don't run around . " Dawn watched as he got into his car and drove away . The engine noise faded into the distance . She sighed , and the pain in her waist flared up again . At the same time , her phone vibrated inside her bag . Seeing Ethan's name on the screen , her nose stung . She answered the phone with a trace of unintentional vulnerability . " Ethan , I got hurt ." 4/4 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!