Soon after, Aurora Sterling walked over in her school uniform, her legs bare, drawing puzzled glances from her teacher and classmates.
Seeing Aurora Sterling's embarrassed expression, Donovan didn't ask any questions and just told her to quickly find her spot. The graduation photo was finally taken without a hitch.
After the school ceremony, Donovan led the entire class to a restaurant for a meal.
The whole class filled the restaurant's largest private room, needing two tables just to fit everyone. The room even had a karaoke setup, and the group of eighteen- and nineteen-year-olds sang their hearts out while they ate. Donovan watched them with a broad smile, his face radiating pure happiness.
Years later, Aurora Sterling would still vividly recall every moment of this day. The connections she made here, with these people, were perhaps some of the few genuine ones she would have for many years to come.
