Chapter 1867

Aldor, feeling a mix of sadness and understanding for Sylvia, had his suspicions about why Cordelia insisted on their dinner attendance.

He deduced that his earlier rejection of Cordelia's marriage proposal might have prompted her to arrange this impromptu "blind date" with Aurora. Cordelia had been vague, mentioning only that their presence would make the dinner more joyful.

Sylvia, visibly worried about Aldor's job security, masked her discomfort with a forced smile. This deepened Aldor's sadness, and he couldn't help but cast a colder gaze toward Aurora.

Aurora shivered slightly, sensing the tension. She realized that her past arrogance might have led Aldor to believe she was deliberately trying to embarrass Sylvia.

But that wasn't her intention.

Apologizing wasn't Aurora's strong suit. She nervously offered Sylvia some buffalo wings, her voice wavering, "Mrs. Hart, I... I think your gray hair might be genetic. My aunt, who's only in her forties, has lots of gray hair too, and she dyes it."

Keegan could only watch in silence.

Far away, Cyrene sneezed at that very moment.

pondered, 'Aurora isn't as bad as Aldor made

Sylvia was about to express her gratitude, Aldor interjected flatly, "Mom,

doesn't like it,

with an

confronted Aldor, "How would you know

primary concern was to defuse the situation, fearing any conflict might jeopardize Aldor's hard-earned position at

to her, Aldor's skills and background would serve him well, regardless

Aldor remained silent.

to ease the situation, advised, "Sylvia, don't eat it if you don't like it. Aurora says things without thinking. She was spoiled as

quickly interjected, "It's alright, really. She didn't mean anything

prompted Aurora to say, "I'm sorry,

Aurora's actions were uncharacteristically

causing a scene this time,

her closely, and she met

feeling uneasy, was about to reciprocate the apology, but Aldor

concluded in

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