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warm and friendly. But I think he has a younger sister,
Aurora thought for a moment and sald seriously, “He’s quite nice ery wit and her situation is a little….. unique.”
She chose her words carefully and eventually settled on “unique.”
She didn’t know the specifics yet, and she hadn’t met Leonard’s sister in person.
Grace mulled it over. “Alright. Try to learn more about his situation Leonard is a promising business partner, so keep an eye on that.”
“Got it.”
With that, Aurora left the chairman’s office.
As soon as she returned to her own office, a message came in from Leonard:
“I took my sister to the place you recommended. It’s the first time I’ve seen her eat so much.”
A faint smile appeared in Aurora’s eyes as she read the message.
She replied, “I’m glad she liked it. I know a lot of places that are fun for kids too. We can check some out when there’s time.”
“That sounds perfect. I’m free this afternoon. Are you, Miss Walton?
Leonard replied quickly,
Aurora checked her schedule.
She really didn’t have anything important planned, so she agreed.
It would be a good chance to talk business with him too.
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Corporation had a project that needed design revisions, and she could take this opportunity to hear Leonard’s thoughts.
When Aurora arrived at the meeting spot, she realized Leonard hadn’t come alone–he brought along a little girl with twin ponytails.
The girl looked about five or six, like a real–life Barbie doll, with eyes like sparkling purple grapes–blinking and full of charm, adorable enough to melt anyone’s heart.
But Aurora’s gaze sharpened slightly. She had noticed something usual.
“Mr. Knight, this is your sister, right?”
She greeted him and asked.
Leonard gazed at his sister with a gentle smile, shadowed by a familiar ache in his eyes.
This time, Aurora was sure she hadn’t imagined it.
Leonard looked at Aurora and said gently, “Miss W
Walton, we’re about the same age. Just call me Leonard. It’ll be easier since
we’ll be working together quite often.”
Aurora gave it some thought. That made sense. “Alright, then you can call me Aurora.”
Leonard smiled slightly. “Alright, Aurora. This is my sister. But as you probably noticed… she has autism.”
When he said those last three words, a hint of red crept into the comers of his eyes, but he quickly composed himself.
Hearing that, Aurora looked at the girl with a pained heart. The blank expression on her face tugged at something inside her.
“She’s still so young. How could this…”
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Leonard’s eyes turned cold, so unlike his usual self. “When she w little, we didn’t have time to look after her. We hired a nanny, and she…”
He didn’t finish, but Aurora understood.
The nanny must have abused Nora when she was a child. That flash of coldness in Leonard’s eyes catller hadn’t escaped her. Aurora pressed her lips together and stepped forward, squatting down in front of Nora.
She lifted her hand to touch the girl’s head, but Nora flinched and took a step back, hiding behind Leonard.
Leonard quickly explained, Aurora, don’t take it personally. My sister, slic…”
“It’s alright.” Aurora gave a gentle smile. “It’s okay. I understand it’s actually a good thing she’s cautious around strangers.” Her words carried more meaning, and Leonard caught it.
Aurora spoke softly, “Nora, the pudding here is really yummy. You should give it a try. It’s alright. There’s even a play area here. I’ll go with you later, okay?”
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