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.

tell me the truth. Don't hide things from me, I don't like people lying," Sydney

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

"That's it, then. If you like him, you

Sydney with disbelief. "Mrs. Harper,

you? Heal the pain in his

see how serious Sydney looked. Her voice even carried a tone

Harper, why? I find myself very ordinary...

not ordinary. I think you're a good girl, and certainly worthy of Theo. Don't think you're not fit. Everyone in this world stands a chance to

do you really think

save Theo. No one else can do it. You're the 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

her piece, Aurora fell

willing to

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

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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