Chapter 1870

Cordelia announced confidently, "Sylvia, let's plan a marriage for Aldor and Aurora two weeks later. With Aldor as my official grandson-in-law, there'll be no gossip about him being around."

Sylvia was a bit taken aback by how fast things were moving.

Aldor and Aurora, meanwhile, were completely bewildered by this turn of events.

Aurora, in particular, was regretting not heeding Aldor's earlier advice.

Despite her reservations, Cordelia was evidently thrilled. Aurora, not wanting to admit she was just reacting to Aldor's earlier trick, hesitantly said, "Grandma, there's no need to rush things. I'm still quite young."

"You might be, but Aldor isn't. Besides, an engagement will put an end to any idle talk," Cordelia insisted firmly, mindful of the societal implications of their class differences.

Aurora was dumbfounded, wishing she could rewind time and avoid this situation.

She looked desperately at Aldor, silently urging him to object.

Aldor met her gaze and spoke up, "Mrs. Kan