Chapter 1868
Keegan went upstairs with his phone.
Left alone, Aldor asked Aurora, "Ms. Kane, what are your feelings toward me?"
Aurora was confused. "What are you talking about?" His question caught her off guard.
Feelings between a man and a woman," he clarified.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAurora, her cheeks reddening, denied, "Are you out of your mind? I have no feelings for you!"
Inwardly, she wondered, 'Does he think I'm interested in him just because I'm not fighting with him anymore?'
Aldor, appearing relieved, advised, "Good. If Mrs. Kane Sr. asks, tell her the same."
Aurora, puzzled, questioned, "What's this got to do with Grandma?"
Aldor explained, "Mrs. Kane Sr. is trying to set us up. Didn't you notice?"
Aurora, initially shocked, protested, "That's impossible!"
Aldor remained quiet and looked at her quietly.
Aurora calmed down and thought about when Cordelia asked her about what happened at work, she would sound
more enthusiastic when Aldor's name was mentioned.
Reflecting on Cordelia's praise for Aldor, Aurora realized the implications
Aurora did not think too much about it at first, but after hearing what Aldor said, she felt utterly shocked.
'Grandma would never praise anyone easily unless it's someone she favored. She used to always say good things
about Stella, who then became Keegan's wife, and now that she's doing the same to Aldor...'
With newfound clarity, she asserted, "We'll never be together. Don't overestimate yourself because Grandma likes
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmyou. You're not in my league."
Aldor laughed inwardly, 'Does she see me as desperate?'
"Rest assured, I have no such intentions," Aldor replied sarcastically. "Make sure to clarify that with Mrs. Kane Sr."
Aurora felt a mix of annoyance and indignation. 'How dare he reject me? He's just a mere worker!'
"I'll make sure to turn her down. Just be careful what you say. I'd hate for anyone to know I was set up with
someone like you," she retorted.
Aldor's inner defiance grew, amused by her pride.
He couldn't resist teasing, "Really? Maybe I should experience what it's like to be with someone of your stature."