Chapter 870

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.

"If you really respect me, then tell me the truth.