ow that," Thomas bellowed at Aurora, his anger palpable as he closed in on her personal space. Before she could expl

ng left cheek with her hand. She could already feel the telltale signs of t

the c-couch in y-your room," she stut

offee, making her flinch. Aurora looked up from the floor, her hand still pressed to her throbbing cheek, and saw h

or you n-now, sorry, sir," she mumbled as she

s? He's coming to my home, and whatever he wants, it's monumental. I'm not even ready! You want to

o...

k, her forehead collided with the wall opposite her, leaving her with a throbbing headache and an even w

e T-Thomas,

his threats leaving a chilling effect in the room. Without another word, he turned and bris

lity, you better find a place to hide, because the consequences won't be good." With that ominous

ly where she had left them. With trembling hands, she grabbed the su

ur s-suit," she stamm

her. "For heaven's sake, cover that bruise. We don't

er eyes filled w

I want

belongings and retrieved an old foundation that Margo had given her for emergencies. She carefully applied the foundation over her bruise, wincing a

***

t flooding back with intensity. It had been ten long years since he had last seen Aurora, his childhoo

ked onto Aurora, who stood in the doorway

hair flowing down her back in golden waves. Her flawless, pale skin added to her enchanting allure, and her eyes, a

He saw the potential for a perfect match between Aurora and his son, Xavier. They

er demeanor timid and reserved. It was clear that time had taken its toll on her

dible, filled with a mixture of longing and regr

ed with a hint of confusion. "I-I'm s-sorry, Sir. I d-didn't

rstood that his absence had created a void in her

oice carrying a touch of warmth. "I was your father Marc

rned her cheeks. "U-uncle W-William. Pl-please forgive m-me for not r-rememberin

hing to forgive, my dear," he reassured her, his voice laced with sincerity. "Time has a way of

a mixture of relief and grat

sence in Aurora's life, to fill the void that his absence had create

William gently broke the ice, "A

-come in," Aurora stammered, f

, patting the spot next to him, inviting Aurora to join h

, sit with me," Wil

taking a seat beside him. Her anxiety began to ea

esenting the bouquet of flowers. "Your fathe

he beautiful bouquet. "T-Thank you s-so much, M-Mr. Knigh

ed to call me Uncle Wilum because you couldn't say Willi

ness in the air. It was as if, for a brief moment, the weight of his guilt for the pas

r. He couldn't help but be captivated by the enchanting sound, as i

is lips. "It's good to hear your laughter a

ded, and she looked at

she feared that this unexpected visit might be

-you visit m-me?" she stuttered, her words l

earnest as he reached out to

r life for far too long. But please believe me when

ity in his words. She wanted to believe him, to trust

m continued, his voice filled with determination. "I have a proposal, one that I believe

in his tracks. Thomas, wearing a smug expression, looked between the two of them, his eyes filled with a mix of superiority and dis

ipping with insincerity. He turned his attention to Aurora, his tone laced with co

find an explanation, but Thomas raised his hand di

Un.

. "Run along and fetch some tea, Aurora

quickly made her way out of the room to prepare the tea. The weight of Thomas's disapprova

's intentions all too well and understood the challenges that lay ahead. However, his determination to for

of his old acquaintance. It was time to face the daunting task of convincing Thomas that the union