Chapter 7 Why Are You Packing Up ? Chapter 7 Why Are You Packing Up ? This was the answer Austin had been hoping to hear . 83 +5 Free Coins However , for some reason , when he looked into Dawn's calm , unwavering eyes , an inexplicable heaviness welled up in his chest . That feeling was completely out of his control . Austin averted his gaze and said , " Get some rest . Stop being so disobedient all the time . " Dawn watched his retreating figure in amusement and exasperation . All she had done was attend a friend's newborn celebration without telling him and laugh while Sydney was complaining . And , that was considered disobedience in his eyes . She used to be so obedient . No matter how bold and reckless she appeared to others , she had always been the quiet , compliant girl who never questioned anything in front of him . Whether it was something he told her to do or someone he told her to stay away from - she had never once disobeyed him . But Austin- From now on , I'm going to live for myself . She started by pulling out her suitcases , then piled all the clothes she wanted to take on the 1/5 21:56 Sun , Sep 14 d Chapter 7 Why Are You Packing Up ? bed . After that , she folded them neatly before packing them away . She was in a good mood as music played softly in the background . Just as she was about done , a familiar , cold voice sounded from the doorway . " Why are you packing ? " 83 +5 Free Coins Dawn's good mood was instantly interrupted . She paused for a moment before replying , " I'll be starting work soon . Since I have some free time , I thought I'd visit Dad , Mom , and Grandma before that . " Even though she had grown up by Austin's side , Harry and Sandra Osborne were her legal guardians . They had always treated her well . They were like family to her . She didn't know if she'd ever return after this trip to Northville . She owed them a proper goodbye . For a brief moment , panic flashed in Austin's eyes . But when he heard her explanation , he relaxed , " When are you leaving ? I'll take you . " The Osborne family business was founded in Pettington , not Trifton . Dawn shook her head . " It's fine . I can go on my own . " Austin said nothing . She looked up and met his questioning gaze . Dawn knew he didn't like it when she refused him , so she rarely did . After some thought , she added , " Aren't you busy spending time with Sydney these days ? I'm not a child . I can handle this myself ." Sure enough , the moment she mentioned Sydney , Austin's expression darkened . He said coldly , " Yeah . Sydney just got back - I need to help her settle in . " Go ahead then . Just don't go whispering nonsense to Harry and Sandra . You should know me well enough by now , Dawn - no little tricks will work on me . " Dawn looked at his indifferent figure and lowered her gaze while chuckling . Did he think I was going back just to complain about him ? 2/5 21:56 Sun , Sep 14 *** Chapter 7 Why Are You Packing Up ? Good thing I had already let go of my feelings . If this had been the old me , those words would have hurt . 82 +5 Free Coins She took a deep breath , pulled herself together , and finished packing the rest of her things . Just as she sat down , Ethan texted her . " How's the packing going ? " " I still have a few things to sort out . I also plan to visit my adoptive family , " Dawn replied . " Alright . Let me know if you need anything ." A moment later , another message popped up . Ethan told her to stop by Alice's therapy center to check on her back injury . He must have guessed she'd refuse because instead of texting , he sent a voice message . " I heard from Alice about your back . If you don't take care of it properly , you might end up with lasting damage . Ms. Porter , are you ready for that ? " He spoke in a deep voice . A shiver ran down Dawn's spine . She definitely didn't want to live with a chronic back injury . After hanging up , she booked a car and headed out . Half an hour later , she arrived at the holistic therapy center . When she went upstairs , the receptionist recognized her and smiled warmly . " Our boss is with someone right now . Would you mind waiting a little ? " Dawn nodded and the receptionist led her to the lounge . A short while later , a familiar figure stepped out from a private room nearby - it was Sydney . She was dressed in an elegant tweed suit and her long hair was braided over one shoulder . She looked refined and graceful like a young lady from a wealthy family . Sydney noticed her and walked over with a smile . " Dawn , you're here too . " Dawn had no intention of chatting . She merely gave a nonchalant hum and took a sip of water . Sydney's smile stiffened slightly . She pressed her lips together and asked , " Dawn , I don't think I've ever done anything to hurt you . Why are you so hostile toward me ? " 3/5 21:57 Sun , Sep 14 d ... Chapter 7 Why Are You Packing Up ? " You're overthinking things ." 82 +5 Free Coins Hostility was a kind of emotion , but Dawn felt nothing toward Sydney . Sydney hated Dawn's indifferent attitude because it was as if Dawn thought she was above it all and she couldn't even be bothered to acknowledge her existence . She forced a smile and continued , " If that's the case , then shouldn't we spend more time together since I'm your uncle's girlfriend ? " Dawn frowned . " You're Uncle Austin's girlfriend , not mine . Why would I need to spend more time with you ? " Sydney was speechless for a moment . " You - How can you say that ? " " How else should I say it ? " Dawn placed her water on the table and met her gaze directly . " Sydney , whatever happens between you and Uncle Austin is your business . Stop trying to involve me - it's pointless . " She wasn't stupid . Sydney kept testing her over and over , just to make sure there was nothing between her and Austin . Dawn found it ridiculous . Austin had already made it clear where he stood . What more did Sydney want ? Sydney's smile finally faltered and she gritted her teeth . " Are you saying you've never had feelings for Austin ? " " I did , " Dawn admitted it openly , without even blinking . " But not anymore . And never again . You don't like me and I don't like you either . Let's just be strangers from now on . There's no need for this pointless act . " Sydney had been ready to argue , but Dawn's blunt words left her momentarily stunned . After a long pause , she finally sneered , " You sound so righteous , but as a grown woman , don't you think it's inappropriate to have lived with an unrelated man all this time ? Doesn't that make you feel ashamed ? " Dawn had tried to move out when she started college , but Austin hadn't allowed it , insisting 4/5 21:57 Sun , Sep 14 d . 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