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Derek was engrossed in his reading when he heard a soft knock on his door. He didn't expect anyone to visit him at this hour, so he was a bit surprised. He looked up and said, "Come in." The door opened and in walked Aurora, with a maid following her, carrying a tray.

Derek couldn't help but stare at Aurora as she walked into his room. She looked breathtakingly beautiful in her flowing dress, and he felt his heart skip a beat.

Aurora walked up to Derek and said, "Hi.

As Aurora enters the room, the maid hands over the tray to her with a polite bow and quickly leaves. Aurora walks in, taking in the surrounding of Derek's room for the first time. She looks around, admiring the room's lavish decoration and elegance. Derek senses her admiration and says,

"It's not as grand as your room, I'm sure." Aurora responds with a smile,

"It's different, but I like it."

Aurora approaches the table where Derek was sitting and places the tray down carefully. Derek moves the scrolls aside to make roo