Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

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...

your gray hair might

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

Cyrene sneezed at that

her seem.' As Sylvia was about to express her gratitude, Aldor interjected flatly, "Mom,

it away! The room filled with an awkward

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

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

Aldor remained silent.

ease the situation, advised, "Sylvia, don't eat it if you don't

says things without

as a child but means

Then, addressing Aurora, "Apologize

next time." Sylvia quickly interjected, "It's

gaze prompted Aurora

observed in

actions were uncharacteristically

she apologized without causing a scene this time, leaving Aldor

and she met his gaze

about to reciprocate the apology, but