“Alright, I’ve been missing your cooking too,” Aurora said to Lucas.The two of them, without even realizing it, carried with them the warmth of home.Leonard, standing nearby, suddenly felt a little out of place.He blurted out, “Aurora, have you really thought this through?”Aurora and Lucas both stopped in their tracks, even Megan looked puzzled.The three of them turned to Leonard, leaving him slightly embarrassed.Aurora curved her lips into a smile. “Leonard, what I said up there wasn’t a joke. I meant every word. “From now on, whether you continue working with Walton Corporation or not, that’s entirely your choice. You don’t need to take me into account.”A strange unease stirred in Leonard’s chest. “But… she’s still your mother. You really don’t care anymore?”Aurora’s eyes flickered, unsure how to respond.Megan quickly cut in with a playful exclamation, nudging Leonard. “Oh, come on, don’t bring that up again. What matters is that Aurora’s happy. The rest can wait for later.
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