He knew very well that some things were better left for the two of them to discuss.
Just as Arnold hesitated, the car door opened.
Both of them turned to look and saw Grace walking toward them.
Aurora slowly clenched her fist.
She did not understand why Grace had come at this moment.
Had she heard something?
“Aurora…”
The moment Grace spoke, an inexplicable unease rose in Aurora’s chest.
“Why did you suddenly come here?”
Hearing that, Grace replied awkwardly.
“My child, can’t I come see you?”
“If you have something to say, just say it.”
Aurora made it clear she had no interest in pleasantries.
She knew there was no need for them to be polite like this.
The back-and-forth only felt false to her.
Grace was left momentarily speechless.
“Alright, I understand what you mean.”
Grace turned to Arnold. “Go wait in the car.”
She could only bring herself to talk to Aurora alone.
Arnold understood immediately.
After all, they were mother and daughter.
There were words meant only for the two of them.
As an outsider, staying would only be awkward.
That much, he understood clearly.
Once Arnold left, Grace quietly let out a breath.
“If you have something to say, just say it.”

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