Chapter 1077:


    A name flickered in her mind—Rickey.


    Unlike Lynda, it was Rickey’s absence that truly weighed on her heart, like a stone pressing against her ribs. But instead of saying his name, she simply replied, “No one.”


    Dunn was silent for a moment before speaking again. “I cane back early tomorrow. Would that make you feel better?”


    “Really?” Her mood brightened instantly. Luckily, she had already bought his gift.


    “Yeah.”


    “Perfect! I don’t have any sses in the morning, so I’lle pick you up at the airport.” Dunn hesitated briefly, then said, “Aurora, my parents want to have dinner with you.”


    Her face flushed instantly. “No way! If my parents hear about this, they won’t be happy.”


    “They’re invited too,” Dunn added. “My parents want to mend the rtionship between our families. They’ve already sent an invitation to your parents.”


    “Okay.” Aurora felt as if a sword were hanging over her head. Now that Dunn had told her, she had no choice but to brace herself for the inevitable call from Joelle or Adrian.


    And sure enough, the next day, Joelle received the invitation, along with an antique porcin set worth a small fortune.


    ording to Molly, when Adrian saw the package, he said nothing. His jaw simply tightened as he picked up the invitation and retreated to his study. Joelle, however, wasted no time calling Aurora.


    “Aurora, what exactly did you and Dunn discuss? Are they nning to talk about marriage?”


    Aurora shot upright in bed. Marriage? How bold would she have to be to make such a life-changing decision without her parents’ knowledge?


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    “No, no, no, Mom! Dunn’s parents just want to mend the rtionship between our families. Marriage is way too soon!”


    Joelle scrutinized the invitation, rereading it to ensure she hadn’t missed any hidden implications.


    “Yesterday, Katherine told me I shouldn’t let Dunn slip away. She said if you two have feelings for each other, we should finalize things quickly. For a moment, I thought you and Dunn decided to get married behind my back.”


    Aurora let out a nervousugh. Her mother’s voice was light, but every word carried a warning.


    “Mom, are you and Dad willing to go?”


    Joelle sighed. “Your father doesn’t want to, and I have a theater performance that evening.”


    Aurora could read between the lines. “Then should I decline the invitation?”


    “No need. Just reschedule it. If your father won’t go, I will.”


    “Are you sure?”


    “Don’t worry. Your dad might say he won’t go, but trust me—he will.”


    “Oh, I see.” Aurora exhaled in relief. “Thanks, Mom.”


    After hanging up, Joelle walked into the study. Adrian was at his desk, reading a book.


    She observed him for a moment before speaking into her phone.


    “Aurora, you don’t have to tread so carefully around your dad and me. What happened in the past was on us. We didn’t handle things well, and we should not drag you in. Dunn is a good man—both your dad and I know that. If we can make it work, we’d be happy.”


    “What about Dad?” Aurora asked.


    Joelle ced her phone in front of Adrian. “Tell her yourself.”


    At first, Adrian didn’t move. But in the end, he couldn’t bear to make Aurora wait. He took the phone.


    “If he treats you well, then I’d be happy.”


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