Chapter 1040

"I can see for myself if something is going on between you two and decide if he is worthy of my hand in marriage! It'll be like killing two birds with one stone!" Aurora said.

Vicky did not know if all noble ladies who grew up under their parent's watchful eyes behaved this way. As she stared into the innocent look in Aurora's eyes, she said, "Did you not see the way Tyler was holding me just now?"

"That's because you fell," Aurora said. "You were injured and couldn't walk. Wouldn't it be normal for him to help you up?" She chuckled innocently. "Doesn't that show how much of a caring person he is?"

Vicky was rendered speechless and realized that hinting that something was wrong would not work.

Vicky took a deep breath and decided to be honest. "Miss Starling, there's something... I want to tell you."

"What is it?" Aurora asked curiously.

"Tyler and I... We're not completely separated... I... I..." Vicky found it difficult to put into words. Finally, she mustered her courage and s