Chapter 434

Aurora had work at the company the next day.

With her mother out of commission, she needed to put in even more effort.

Someone had to hold things together.

Otherwise, she’d never feel at ease.

Lucas sat beside her, pulled a few shrimp into her bowl, and started peeling them one by one.

"Eat more. The dishes actually look pretty decent."

Aurora picked up a slice of pork and placed it on his plate.

"You eat too. You don’t have to fuss over me the whole time."

Back and forth they went—him tending to her, her returning the gesture.

The whole scene was tender and full of warmth.

Meanwhile, just beyond the door, Wendy stood hidden, peeking through the narrow gap.

Those dishes were all made by her helper, Susan Cooke.

She had never done anything to the food.

Her little dinner setup wasn’t meant to harm them—just to mark the beginning of their end.

Because this was going to be their last meal together.

And it had to mean something, especially since she had made it happen.

That was what made i