Aurora forced a smile. "Mrs. Harper, you might have misunderstood things. Things between Mr. Spencer and I aren't what you think it is. We haven't known each other for long, and..." Aurora lowered her head and sighed, sounding disappointed.

"Is it because of his ex-wife? He must have told you about her."

Aurora nodded, her eyes dark. "Yes. He only has eyes for his ex-wife, and no one else comes close."

"Don't you want to try?" Sydney asked.

Aurora's heart leaped. "I'm not fit to, so how would I even dare? Mr. Spencer is so outstanding, but I...I'm nothing."

She was very ordinary, and women like her filled the streets. How could Theodore possibly fancy her?

"Don't sell yourself short," Sydney said. "Tell me honestly. Do you like Theo?"

Aurora blushed, her cheeks turning bright red. "Mrs. Harper, I..."

How would she dare to tell her that she didn't find herself worthy? The Spencers were a wealthy family she would never be worthy of.

things from me, I

fancy Mr. Spencer. I liked him

it, then. If you like him, you should

with disbelief. "Mrs. Harper, what did you

and find a way to be with him, won't you? Heal the pain in his heart and lead a happy life with him. Help him forget

Sydney looked. Her voice even

I find myself very ordinary...

of Theo. Don't think you're not fit. Everyone in this world stands a chance to pursue love, be it good or bad people, the ordinary or

you really

only one he treats with slightly more gentle care." Sydney looked into Aurora's eyes, and added seriously, "You probably know the reason why. You resemble his ex-wife, and he probably thinks of her when he

her

she was willing to be

said,

his ex-wife. I just think this is a good chance, You fancy Theo, so why not seize this opportunity to grow closer to him? He'll slowly fall for you with time. His ex-wife married another man,

but...but he'll never fall for me. He made that very clear." Pain slashed Aurora's heart as she thought about what Theodore had said to her. Sydney said thoughtfully, "Things have only just started between you two. He was with his ex-wife for 11 years. You have a long way ahead of you." Tears started welling

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