Chapter 35

After the child regained consciousness, the family repeatedly thanked Aria Bennett and Damian Cross before rushing to the hospital for a full checkup.

Once the crowd dispersed, the nearby residents immediately swarmed around Aria.

"That was incredible, young lady!"

"If it weren't for you, that child would’ve been in real danger."

"Who knew someone so young could read fortunes? Can you take a look at mine?"

"Sweetheart, are you seeing anyone? Auntie knows a great match for you!"

Meanwhile, Damian was also surrounded by enthusiastic older women, all eager to set him up.

Aria smiled politely. "Sorry, we still have things to do." Exchanging a glance with Damian, the two smoothly led their trainees away.

"Miss Bennett, that move was amazing!" Kieran Doyle’s eyes sparkled. "Have you trained before?"

Mason Bell chimed in, "And Mr. Cross—that catch was pure instinct!"

Aria flexed her wrist. "I studied martial arts and taekwondo for a few years." It was true—she’d been bullied in middle school for her looks and later toughened up with self-defense. After traveling through multiple worlds, her skills had only sharpened.

"Funny, I’ve trained too," Damian said with a light chuckle.

Aria’s eyes lit up. She held out her hand. "Paw shake!"

Damian played along, clasping her hand. "Paw shake!"

The live comments exploded:

[OMG Aria is a queen!]

[That move was everything!]

[Damian catching the kid—my heart can’t take it!]

[They’re so perfect together!]

[Aria, read my fortune next!]

[Haters, where you at now?]

The trainees excitedly rehashed the dramatic rescue on their way back. The chemistry between Aria and Damian sent the livestream’s engagement soaring.

Both teams successfully sold all their goods and even treated themselves to a famous local restaurant. When they checked the bill, they realized they’d only spent half their earnings, so they decided to walk to the market for dinner ingredients.

As soon as they entered, they spotted Jonah Pierce and Caleb Monroe looking miserable beside piles of unsold potatoes and sweet potatoes.

"What are you guys doing here?" Jonah asked in surprise.

Aria waved her shopping bag. "We already sold everything and had lunch. Now we’re getting dinner supplies."

"What?!" Jonah’s eyes widened. "You sold out and ate out?"

Damian smirked. "Because we have Aria. Something you can’t have."

Jonah and Caleb groaned. "We’re borrowing Aria tomorrow!"

Damian shrugged. "Depends on your luck."

The trainees eagerly recounted the day’s events, leaving Jonah and the others stunned.

"Little Aria can read fortunes too?" Caleb asked skeptically.

Aria nodded. "Just a little."

"Do me next!" Jonah leaned in.

Aria grinned and pointed at their unsold goods. "Keep stalling, and you’ll really go hungry tonight."

Jonah wailed, "Help us out here!"