LOGINOnly then did Arnold realize that, little by little, he began wanting to become more involved in Aurora's life.But the truth was, those things were never his place to say.He had simply been imposing his own hopes onto Aurora.And the relationship between Aurora and Grace was not something an outsider had any right to judge.He rubbed at the corners of his eyes and let out a quiet sigh.“Miss Aurora, I understand what you're trying to say. Please don't carry any burden because of what I've said. Those were only my personal thoughts.“At the end of the day, I just want you to live in the way that makes you happiest.”Aurora couldn't help laughing.She genuinely had never blamed him.“Alright, I understand what you're trying to say. Now you should get some rest.“Otherwise, the two of us are going to keep going around in circles all night.”She meant every word.Even during dinner, she had noticed that Arnold was distracted.Something had clearly been weighing on his mind.But now that
“Miss Aurora, you should just focus on living your own life. You don't need to take everything I say to heart. To be honest, I've realized that maybe I'm not as capable as I once thought.“Maybe I was never suited for the responsibility of being a steward in the first place.”He let out a self-deprecating laugh.“No, perhaps I'd be better off retiring somewhere quiet. I think staying here will only become a burden to you.”For the first time, Arnold genuinely felt like he was weighing Aurora down.Everything Aurora did had its own reasoning behind it.Yet he had repeatedly inserted himself into matters that were hers to decide.Worse still, he had silently judged some of those decisions.The more he thought about it, the more guilty he felt.“I'm sorry, Miss Aurora. I think I've been meddling far too much. I honestly believed I was helping. But now it feels like I've only caused you trouble. And maybe I've been a little too self-righteous.”Aurora froze.That was the last thing she had
“The biggest issue is that even when I was still there, he was constantly trying to push me out. He was always cutting corners, taking shortcuts, and looking for ways to benefit himself.“Now that I'm gone, I imagine he'll become even more reckless. And he's the sort of person who's far too smooth with his words. I'm worried he could end up being a bad influence on Madam Grace.”Arnold looked up at Aurora, sincerity written all over his face.“Miss Aurora, everything I've told you is the truth. I hope you'll believe me. I have absolutely no reason to deceive you.”Aurora couldn't help smiling helplessly.“How could I not believe you? Arnold, we've known each other for far too long for me to doubt you."As far as Aurora was concerned, trust was the foundation of any meaningful relationship.And Arnold never gave her a reason to question his character.Besides, he had nothing to gain from making up a story like this.She knew how loyal he had always been.Sometimes she could see his inte
At first, Lucas hadn't noticed that anything was bothering Arnold.If Aurora hadn't pointed it out, he probably never would have realized.The moment that thought crossed his mind, a look of regret appeared on his face.He immediately echoed Aurora's words.“That's right, Arnold. Now that you're living with us, you're family. You don't need to be so formal.”Lucas leaned forward slightly.“If something's on your mind, you can tell us. I won't claim I can solve every problem in the world, but if it happens in Ravenshore, there's a good chance I can help.”Arnold couldn't help laughing.“No, no, Mr. Carter. It really isn't that serious. Besides, I don't know that many people, and I certainly don't have that kind of influence. It's just a small matter.”Aurora picked up the conversation.“Then all the more reason to tell us. You don't have to keep it bottled up.”She patiently tried to put him at ease.“If it's something small, that's exactly why you should talk about it. Little things h
Aurora had always believed in returning kindness with kindness.“Then I'm the same, Miss Aurora. I've never forgotten the kindness you've shown me either.”The two of them continued trying to give credit to each other.Finally, Lucas chuckled.“Alright, alright. You two can stop trying to outdo each other. I know you both care about each other. And honestly, that's enough.“Some things don't need to be said over and over. They can be shown through actions.”He gently patted Aurora's hand.“Don't get so caught up keeping score. Sometimes gratitude is best expressed by simply being there for one another.”He looked at Aurora and smiled.“You too. You don't have to keep reminding Arnold how grateful you are. You've already shown it. I know both of you are constantly thinking about the other person.“But at the end of the day, actions matter more than words.”Aurora nodded immediately.“You’re right. Sometimes I overthink these things.”She turned to Arnold apologetically.“Arnold, I'm sor
But now that Arnold was here, Lucas found that he rather liked the arrangement.After all, it was nice having someone else in the house who always seemed to be on his side.And everything Arnold said happened to be the truth.Naturally, Lucas found that very satisfying.“Arnold, come sit with us. Let's eat together.“We’re family. There's no need to stand on ceremony.”The invitation came so naturally that it sounded less like politeness and more like something one would say to a family member.Aurora's lips parted slightly.Her heart warmed at his words.“Lucas, why are you always so good to me?”“Isn't that how it's supposed to be?”Lucas reached over and gently tapped her forehead.“Silly, you're my wife. If I don't treat you well, who am I supposed to treat well?”Aurora nearly burst out laughing.“Alright, alright. Since when did you become so cheesy?”“Cheesy?”Lucas looked genuinely wronged.“I'm just telling the truth.”He looked ready to continue defending himself, but then he
The next second, Aurora said irritably to Lucas, “Lucas, enough. Can’t you listen to some advice? Mom and Dad are doing this for your own good.”“But I only have one Grandpa.”Lucas was unusually stubborn.Aurora did not know how to comfort him anymore.She naturally knew how important Philip was to
Reaching out to Maria again would only make him feel as though he had betrayed his lawful wife.Besides, Philip was someone who understood boundaries very well. He knew what should be done and what should not.From the moment he realized Maria harbored improper intentions, he no longer wanted any in
So, Diana felt that this was not really a problem. As long as things could be spoken out clearly, that would be enough.“Edwin, there’s no need to get so worked up.”Diana remained calm and composed.Her tone was gentle and steady throughout.That very composure only made Edwin look all the more agi
“All right, then I’ll wait for your good news.”The two of them reached an agreement just like that.The moment Yvonne pictured Aurora’s reputation in ruins, her body trembled faintly with excitement.Back in the office, every time she saw Aurora’s smiling face, she felt an uncontrollable urge to st







