Chapter 26: In Which She Becomes His Fiancee

As Theo’s mother sauntered down the stairs, Aurora could tell where Theo inherited his charm and poise.

The woman's upper body was rigid and upright as she lowered onto each step, moving as if someone was shifting the steps to accommodate her every landing. How did one move in those steep heels without looking down even once?

That's some sh*t confidence at work, Aurora thought in awe. She finally understood Liv's advice. If Aurora wasn’t dressed at the same level of confidence, she would be easily reduced to dust by the mere sight of this woman.

Though she didn’t acknowledge Aurora’s presence, her sharp gaze was fixed on the redhead beauty. Aurora found her staring snobbish and rude - just like Audrey’s. If this woman didn’t have Theo’s eyes and nose, Aurora would think that she was Audrey’s mother because they both enjoyed flaring their nostrils at her.

Theo kept his eyes fixed on his mother.