Aurora Arrives

"What am I gonna do? The dinner party starts in just over half an hour, and where the heck is Aurora gonna find a dress?"

She sat on the sofa, fretting. She considered raiding Evelyn's closet, but wearing someone else's hand-me-downs? That's just embarrassing.

Just as she was torn, Grandpa walked in and called out, "Aurora, sweetheart, come here."

Aurora stood up and walked over, asking, "What's up, Grandpa?"

"What's up with you? You look like you lost your best friend. Haven't visited me in days," he complained.

"Grandpa, I don't have a dress. I can't go to the Song family's dinner party," Aurora said.

"Tsk, always unreliable when it matters most," Grandpa retorted.

"Grandpa, are you here to kick me while I'm down? I'm your granddaughter, you know!" Aurora shot back.

"Miss Aurora, don't look so glum. Look what I've got here." Mr. Leen came from behind Grandpa, holding a beautifully wrapped gift box.

Aurora walked over, untied the ribbon, and opened the box. Inside was a stunning haute