Chapter 8: Choices

Audrey walked into the small flat with a somewhat stilted air, despite her efforts to hold it in, her tightly crossed hands betrayed her inner turmoil.

The circus members, who she hadn't seen for nearly a decade, had suddenly reappeared before her, transforming into a high-ranking mage... this felt like the neighborhood kid, still wearing crotchless trousers, had gotten into a top-tier national university and even offered a direct master and doctorate degree program...

Xia Zhou tried his best to keep his actions and tone calm and steady.

Audrey, having operated a martial arts dojo for many years and led a traveling circus, was naturally resilient. She quickly recovered from her initial nervousness.

Looking at the face before her, which hadn't changed much, still youthful, handsome and a bit immature, Audrey was easily able to find his former self in Xia Zhou, which made her feel unexpectedly close to him.