Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Cordelia announced confidently, “Sylvia, let’s plan a marriage for Aldor and Aurora two weeks later. With Aldor as my official grandson-in-law, there’ll be no gossip about him being around.”

Sylvia was a bit taken aback by how fast things were moving.

Aldor and Aurora, meanwhile, were completely bewildered by this turn of events.

Aurora, in particular, was regretting not heeding Aldor’s earlier advice.

Despite her reservations, Cordelia was evidently thrilled. Aurora, not wanting to admit she was just reacting to Aldor’s earlier trick, hesitantly said, “Grandma, there’s no need to rush things.

I’m still quite young.”

“You might be, but Aldor isn’t. Besides, an engagement will put an end to any idle talk,” Cordelia insisted firmly, mindful of the societal implications of their class differences.

Aurora was dumbfounded, wishing she could rewind time and avoid this situation.

looked desperately at Aldor, silently urging him to

up, “Mrs. Kane Sr., perhaps we

‘He’s getting back at me for teasing him!’ Cordelia, her brow furrowed in concern, turned to Aurora,” Aren’t you over Marshall yet? We’ve discussed this, haven’t

“No, I’ve moved on.

would Aldor suggest otherwise?”

this to spite me!’ Aurora realized, but instead of voicing this, she blushed and mumbled,

when he

love.” She then

events, knew she couldn’t really object, despite her

it go

both parties agreed, she did not see the need to

it soon. I’ll need to

and said,

engagement was decided, though it was clear that Aldor and Aurora were far from