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.

hide things from

Of course I fancy Mr. Spencer. I liked him the first time

then. If you like him,

looked at Sydney with disbelief. "Mrs. Harper, what

the pain in his heart and lead a happy life with him. Help him forget his

was shocked to see how serious Sydney looked. Her voice even carried

myself very ordinary...

of Theo. Don't think you're not fit. Everyone in this world stands a

do you

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

Sydney said her

looked like his ex-wife. Before, she was willing

said, "I'm

You fancy Theo, so why not seize this opportunity to grow closer to him? He'll slowly

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

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