Chapter 7
“It I must choose a manto marry, why shouldn’t I pick the best one out of the lot? I wouldn’t have to worry about finances and force myself to face an ugly, entitled manday in and day out. I’m happy with my choder.
Owen’s calm gare never left her. He was unsure if he should praise her for her honesty
Frou’re rather outspoken, aren’t you?
Auroia placed her cutlery aside and replied, “Mr. Jenson, you’re highly intelligent and observant. I’m sure you ranı shuster at the thought of living a life wearing a mask 50, it’s honestly better to be open about certain things”
or you can easily deduce whatever tricks I pull. Plus, I truly
Chernanswered blishely, “You’re a slouch yourself.”
Ata smiled slightly. “Is that praise I hear?
Then, she rose to her fert and placed her glass before him.
“Since we’ve come to an agreement, let’s delegate the chores. I’llopok, and you’ll clean the dishes. That’s hot Too Fund on you, teithi
She didn’t bother waiting for his answer after leaving it at that, festead, she shuffled off to the habenny and started flipping through her book,
Ovenblinked at the dire diches on the table and tumed to stare at her butter astonishment. She was definitely the first person to ever order him around
“The maid can handle this
“Are you maggesting that you can’t handle such a minor task?” came Aurora’s response, her gaze never lifting from her book
ca grown man. How could be possibly say no to that?
Owensed his lips in displeasure. He was a p
Meanwhile, Aurora paid him to mind alter delegating their chores, she didn’t even flinch when she heard the distinctive sounds of porcelain shattering against kitchen floor. Instead, she remained wholly focused on the book in her hands.
Owen finally left the kitchen by the time Aurora urned to the sixth page. He headed straight to the living room’s drawer and took the medical kit out
“Do you need help? Aurora asked blandly. However, her eyes never once strayed away from her book
Owen’s gaze darkened at the sight as he demanded, “Cause here.”
Only then did she set her book aude and amble over to him she took a closer look at his injury and found that it was deeper than she expected. So, she swiftly took the disendectant from him and cleaned his wound eficiently,
“You were just washing the dishes. How did you end up like this? Do you need to go to the hospital for stitches?” Aurora grumbled softly.
Just then, Owen’s phone started vibrating
Aurora couldn’t be bothered to press the matter further Instead, she quickly dressed his wound and slapped a bandage on it. “You should considerwearing gloves
He glanced at the bandage before getting up and walking toward his study without aether word
Owen finally left the study when it was 10:00 pm. Whim he walked into the bedroom, he soon discovered that several unfamiliar daily necessaties could be found. Sot een lus wardrobe and bathroom were safe from the invasion. It didn’t take a sucker to gues that thea had a hand in all of this.
Owen took a moment to calm himself before eventually taking his robe to the bathroom.
When he left the bathroom, be overheard Aurora talking to someone on the phone by the balcony outside the bedroom,
He heard her saying softly, “The hospital called me earlier. I know Mr. Klein Senior doesn’t have long to live.”
He heard another voice replying, “Yes, Hound out about that this evening. They’ve discussed it among themselves and plan to get Whitney engaged to Sidney while there’s still time. This way, Whitney will get the publicity she desires while eaming the public’s goodwill”
The voice sounded resigned, sad, and very cautious. The penumspeaking was none other than Wendy Quigley, Arora’s mother
She continued, “Aumra, I’m afraid you might need to plan ahead. Your father and the others have been getting rather close to Jordan Coleman, I heard he’s wealthy and indiuential. They claim he’ll be a good match for you
Aurora uniled de risively as she remarked bluntly before Wendy could continut, “I see they’ve sicced you with the mediator role once again, yes?”
“Autora, I’m not exactly the best person when it comes to ascertaling another’s character, Still, mariage is a big deal. I hope you’ll find someone you love and who cherishes you in rerum Frold them to let you choose for yourself. You and Shey were such a good match, but they.” Wench trailed off
Frankly, Wendy’s reassurances meant close to nothing as Auroralniew Wendy wasn’t exactly landing a good time either.
Aurora fell silent for a moment before munting, “Mom, you don’t have to worry about IDR athefuture. I’m already married.”
“What? You’re married? When did this happen?” Wendy was clearly shocked by the sudden reveal.
(may marriage registered a few days ago. I was so busy that it just slipped my minal!
“That’s un sudden, “Wely didn’t know what to say to that and barly managed to whisper, “is it because of your grandfather? Or are you doing this because of Sodney! Aumra, you shouldn’t be so rask. You shouldmurry someone you like even if you’re desperate.”
Arched fore replying moldly. “It’soot sudden at all. We’ve known each other for a while now. It felt right, so we got mantel. He’s a good person. He’s capable, tall, and handsome. Hus, he torati me very well. I’ve already moved in withhim. Besides-
Wendy cut hire off worriedly, “Haul Aurora – “
“Don’t worry, Mom. After all, there’s no futur between tidury and i
