She wanted to ask herself, "Why bother?"

But Aurora still waved goodbye to Chris.

After getting home, she texted him: Head home now, it's getting cold out. I'll wait for your message when you get home.

Chris replied with a cute emoji and hailed a cab.

As soon as he got home, still standing by the door with his shoes, he quickly texted Aurora: I'm home. Go to sleep now. Good night.

Aurora instantly replied: Good night.

Chris grinned like a kid with candy, ...