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It’s fine. No need to explain.”
Aurora looked at the two of them standing together the tall, striking man and the delicate, sweet looking woman beside he
They looked oddly well–matched together.
In that moment, it felt like something hollowed out inside her chen
She couldn’t even describe what she was feeling
Wendy stepped forward, her eyes quickly scamming Aurora’s face, aflicker of jealousy passing through her gar
Then she smiled and said sweetly, “So you’re back, my dear sistern–law.
“Don’t get the wrong idea. There’s nothing between Laikey and me We’ve known each other since we were kids. He brought me home because I didn’t have anywhere else to go.”
Her hand was still linked around Laucas‘ arm as she glanced up at him, urging him to speak. “Luskey, go on and explain things to her. She looks really upset.”
“Since childhood?”
Wendy blinked innocently. “Of course. Didn’t Lukey ever mention me to you?
Aurora raised an eyebrow
That one sentence lit a fire in her chest she couldn’t quite suppress
Lucas sensed something was off
He pulled his arm free and moved toward Aurora, trying to explain
“And what exactly would your Lukey need to explain to me?”
Her voice was calm now, the fire in her eyes banked beneath a layer of ice.
That calm, controlled elegance and distant, untouchable grace had slipped back into place.
And Lucas knew her too well not to recognize it for what it was.
The calmer she seemed, the worse it actually was.
In these past days together, he’d come to understand that much.
Wendy’s eyes turned red at the corners as she put on her best innocent act. “You sound so scary. If you don’t want me staying here, I can talk to Lukey about leaving ”
Aurora looked at the woman before her, and things began to click
So, this was it–this overly pretentious woman was probably his so–called true love.
That could be the only explanation for why he never mentioned her
He called her his sister?
More like a “sweetheart–in–disguise.”
She glanced over Lucas again, her gaze tinged with disdain.
“so, this is your taste in women? You really thought bringing someone like her home would get a rise out of me? Pathetic,” she thought.
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“And what exactly about the scares you?” Au
Aurora gave a short, humorless laugh.
Just a few words, and Wendy had painted herself as the picture of innocence.
“I know you’re upset, but Lukey was only worried about my safety out there…”
Lucas chimed in quickly, “She’s just staying here for a little while, Aurora She’ll leave after some time
“That won’t be necessary,” Aurora said firmly, her voice cool and wavering
“Your childhood sweetheart can stay as long as she likes. I’ll go. I make room for the two of you.”
Wendy could barely contain her delight, the corners of her mouth witching with barely hidden glee
Bat Lucas immediately tensed.
He strode over to Aurora and reached for her hand “Rord, let me explain, please.”
Wendy’s gaze locked on their hands, her jealousy nearly tangible.
Still, she added fuel to the fire, voice soft and pitiful.
“Please don’t be mad at Lukey. It’s all my fault. I don’t want to cause trouble between you two. I’d feel so guilty if I did.”
Lucas‘ head was spinning, and when he saw the faint, readable smile on Aurora’s face, panic set in
“Enough!” he snapped.
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Turning sharply to Wendy, his tone was cold and commanding. “The room at the end of the hall is yours. Go there. Stay there Do not come out.
“Lukey, L…”
“I said enough!” Lucas cut her off, his voice like steel
“Are you deal, or do you just not care what I say anymore?
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