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..."

dare to tell her that she didn't find herself worthy?

me the truth. Don't hide things from me, I don't like people lying," Sydney said, her voice

Mr. Spencer. I

nodded. "That's it, then. If you like him, you should pursue

at Sydney with disbelief. "Mrs. Harper, what

the pain in his heart and lead a happy life with

see how serious Sydney looked.

Harper, why? I find myself very ordinary... Do

you're a good girl, and certainly worthy of Theo. Don't think you're not fit. Everyone in this world stands a chance to pursue love, be it good

you

only one

Sydney said her piece, Aurora fell

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