Aiden's father stood in the doorway."Ella," he called calmly.Ella quickly wiped her face and looked at him."Yes, Mr. Robert?"He studied her expression for a moment before speaking."I'd like to have a word with you."Ella glanced at Aiden, unsure of what his father wanted to discuss.Then she turned back to Mr. Robert."Okay, sir."Aiden watched them as they walked away.Mr. Robert and Ella made their way down the corridor in silence. Ella's heart raced as she wondered what he wanted to tell her.When they reached a quiet part of the mansion, Mr. Robert stopped and turned toward her."Ella, I want you to be honest with me.”"Are you with my son because of his money?" Mr. Robert asked, his expression serious."No, sir. Not at all," Ella replied. "I genuinely love Aiden."Mr. Robert nodded slowly."Now that you've assured me that you're not with my son because of his money, I'm sorry to tell you that you cannot marry him."Ella's mouth fell open in shock."Yes, close your mouth," Mr
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