Aldor, feeling a mix of sadness and understanding for Sylvia, had his suspicions about why Cordelia insisted on their dinner attendance.

He deduced that his earlier rejection of Cordelia's marriage proposal might have prompted her to arrange this impromptu " blind date" with Aurora.

Cordelia had been vague, mentioning only that their presence would make the dinner more joyful.

Sylvia, visibly worried about Aldor's job security, masked her discomfort with a forced smile.

This deepened Aldor's sadness, and he couldn't help but cast a colder gaze toward Aurora.

Aurora shivered slightly, sensing the tension.

She realized that her past arrogance might have led Aldor to believe she was deliberately trying to embarrass Sylvia.

But that wasn't her intention.

Apologizing wasn't Aurora's strong suit.

She nervously offered Sylvia some buffalo wings, her voice wavering, "Mrs.

Hart, I...

think your gray

her forties, has lots of gray hair too, and she dyes it." Keegan could only watch

Cyrene sneezed at

as Aldor made her seem.' As Sylvia was about to express her gratitude, Aldor interjected flatly, "Mom, you don't like chicken." Aurora's

she doesn't like it, just throw it away! The room filled with

what I like? You're hardly ever around." Sylvia's primary concern was to defuse the situation, fearing any conflict might jeopardize

to her, Aldor's skills and background would serve him well,

Aldor remained silent.

"Sylvia, don't eat it if

says things

a child

forgive her." Then, addressing Aurora, "Apologize to

and be more considerate next time." Sylvia quickly interjected, "It's

Cordelia's gaze prompted Aurora

observed in

actions were uncharacteristically

without causing a scene this time, leaving

her closely, and she

feeling uneasy, was about to reciprocate

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