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.

Aldor,

met her gaze and spoke up, “Mrs. Kane Sr., perhaps we

teasing him!’ Cordelia, her brow furrowed in concern, turned to Aurora,” Aren’t

seriousness, quickly clarified, “No, I’ve moved on. Marshall is like family

Aldor suggest otherwise?” Cordelia

to spite me!’ Aurora realized, but instead of

lips twitched when

“Ah, young love.” She then sought

seeing the unfolding events, knew she couldn’t really object,

decided to let it go

did not see the need to

“Let’s do it soon. I’ll need to inform

smiled and said,

decided, though it was clear that