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The late afternoon sun cast a golden glow over the garden as Aurora and Carmela sat at the outdoor table, steaming cups of tea in front of them. The air was warm, filled with the scent of blooming jasmine, and the distant laughter of children playing in the neighborhood. Aurora stirred her tea absentmindedly, her mind on the conversation she and Carmela had been having for the past half-hour. “Are you sure about this?” Carmela asked, her voice hesitant yet softer than it had been in the past when it came to Lucian. Aurora looked up, a small smile forming on her lips. “It’s what Loyd wants. And honestly… it’s what I want, too.” Carmela sighed, running a hand through her short curls. “I still don’t trust him.” Aurora expected that response. She reached over and gently squeezed Carmela’s hand. “I understand. After everything that happened, I wouldn’t expect you to forgive him easily.” Carmela’s lips pressed together, her expression unreadable. Then she let out a slow b

Aurora stood near the dessert table, helping Carmela pack up the remaining cupcakes while keeping an eye on Loyd, who was excitedly showing his new toys to Rebecca. Everything had gone perfectly. Loyd was happy. And Lucian— Her gaze drifted to where he stood near the patio, speaking with one of the parents who had lingered behind. Even in the midst of a casual conversation, he carried himself with that quiet, commanding presence, as if he were always calculating his next move. But today, there had been something else in his expression—something lighter, more present. For the first time in a long time, it felt like they were a real family. Just as Aurora turned back to her task, Lucian’s phone rang. She heard the distinct buzz before she saw him glance down at the screen. His expression shifted, his body tensing ever so slightly. “I need to take this,” he said, his voice polite but firm. Aurora blinked at him. “Now?” Lucian hesitated for a fraction of a second b

Aurora sat behind her desk, skimming through the reports Joseph had left for her earlier. The morning had been uneventful—just the usual workload that came with running her business. She was about to take a sip of her coffee when Joseph stepped into her office, holding a neatly printed invitation. “Ms. Aurora,” he said, placing it on her desk. “You’ve been invited to a business banquet this evening.” Aurora glanced at the invitation and raised an eyebrow. “A banquet? Who’s hosting?” Joseph straightened his glasses. “It’s being held by the Chamber of Commerce. A gathering of major business figures. It’s an opportunity to build connections.” She exhaled softly, tapping her fingers against the desk. Business banquets weren’t exactly her favorite events, but she knew how important they were. Networking, forming alliances, keeping up appearances—it was all part of the game. Still, she hesitated. With everything going on lately, she wasn’t sure she wanted to attend. Lu

Lucian took a slow sip of his whiskey, his grip tightening around the glass as Scarlet leaned in closer. The air between them was thick with tension—but not the kind Scarlet had likely hoped for. She was too close. Lucian kept shifting away, wary that Aurora might misinterpret the situation. But he wasn’t interested in playing games. He had been keeping his distance, answering Scarlet’s questions with carefully measured responses, subtly moving whenever she tried to close the space between them. Yet, Scarlet wasn’t the type to take a hint. “Tell me something, Lucian.” She swirled the wine in her glass, her eyes gleaming with amusement. “Why did you really turn down my father’s marriage proposal?” Lucian stiffened. He had expected the question at some point, but not tonight—not here. “I don’t think this is the right time to talk about it, Scarlet.” Scarlet raised an eyebrow. “There you go again with ‘not the right time.’ Can’t you come up with a better excuse, Lucian? I kno

Lucian had been chasing after Aurora for a while, but she refused to stop walking. He cursed under his breath, knowing she was angry at him again.He needed to explain everything to her.“Aurora, wait!” he called out once more.With three long strides, he closed the gap between them and grabbed her arm.“Aurora!”Aurora turned to him sharply, irritation flashing in her eyes.“What?!” she snapped, her brows furrowed and her gaze filled with anger. “What do you want?”Lucian exhaled slowly before letting go of her arm.“Let’s talk. I’ll explain everything.”Aurora smirked. “Explain what? So you can lie to me again?” She shook her head. “Forget it, Lucian. Just go back to your fiancée!” she said, annoyed, before turning away.“She’s not—”Before he could finish, Aurora headed toward the restroom. But just as she was about to enter, Lucian quickly grabbed her hand and pulled her inside with him.Aurora’s eyes widened. “What are you doing?!” she asked in disbelief.Lucian immediately locke