Aurora's Ordeal: Heartbreak, Intrigue and a Sudden Rescue

Diego Morales immediately composed his expression, gave Aurora Morales a warning look, and then smiled to welcome Javier Fernández.

Javier Fernández entered, carrying大包小包 (bundles of gifts). He greeted them, "Good day, uncle and aunt. My father heard that you like tea, so he specially had someone bring back this tea from abroad. Aunt, this jade was bought specifically for you by my mother."

Diego Morales cheerfully took the gifts, "You didn't have to bring anything just because you're coming."

Javier Fernández smiled in return. His eyes swept over Aurora Morales, who was sitting on the sofa with a composed expression. "Sorry, I didn't know you were here, so I didn't bring you anything."

Aurora Morales met his gaze, her look extremely arrogant. "It doesn't matter. It saves me the trouble of throwing it in the trash." Javier Fernández's expression changed slightly.

Diego Morales immediately snapped, "Aurora! Stop being naughty. There are guests at home. Go make some tea right away!"

Catalina López said, "I'll go. Aurora just got back. Why do you keep ordering her around?"

Valentina Morales let out a petulant humph, and directly threw herself into Javier Fernández's arms, coquettishly whining, "Javi, why did you come so late? I've been missing you so much."

Javier Fernández stroked her hair, smiling gently. "Dear, it's because of Mr. Carson's matter. The contract was ruined by Aurora, so I had to go negotiate the cooperation with him again. But who knew he'd stand me up. Sigh..."

Diego Morales's brows furrowed deeply. "What was ruined?"

Javier Fernández shook his head slightly. "It's nothing, just some company matters." Diego Morales turned to Valentina and said, "Valentina, you tell me."

Valentina Morales looked at Aurora Morales with a pitiful expression, and exaggeratedly said, "It's all because sister doesn't understand work matters and angered the boss who was going to cooperate with Javi. I had no choice but to step in and mediate. The contract was already in our hands, but sister blamed me for stealing her limelight and destroyed the contract..." Diego Morales grew angrier as he listened. "Aurora Morales! You're being incredibly unreasonable! Javier, you too. You've already broken up. Why is she still in your company?"

Valentina Morales pouted her red lips. "Dad, don't blame Javi. I allowed this. Sister can't do anything. Besides Fernández Group, where else would want her?"

Javier Fernández tried to smooth things over. "Forget it, it's just a small matter."

Catalina López came out of the kitchen and placed the tea on the coffee table. "Don't just stand there talking. Javier, come and sit."

Somehow, whether intentionally or not, Valentina Morales pulled Javier Fernández to sit right across from Aurora Morales. "Javi, I want to eat grapes."

Javier Fernández smiled and picked up a grape, putting it to her lips. But Valentina Morales persisted, "No, no. I want them peeled." "Okay, okay. I'll peel them for you."

The two were lost in their own little world, making Diego Morales beam with joy. "It's so sweet. Sister, you should try some too."

Aurora Morales glanced at her indifferently, secretly glad that she had the foresight to have a meal earlier. Seeing that she didn't respond, Valentina Morales felt triumphant. She just wanted to make Aurora Morales uncomfortable. She wanted Aurora Morales to clearly see how her ex - boyfriend now doted on her, Valentina Morales! Soon, the servant announced that dinner was ready.

The two of them kept picking up food for each other, looking like a loving couple deeply in love.

Diego Morales couldn't help but ask, "Javier, when shall our two families have a meal together to discuss your wedding date?"

Javier Fernández's hand holding the chopsticks froze slightly, and then he smiled. "This isn't urgent."

"Why isn't it urgent? The additional betrothal money you sent has already arrived. It's time to decide on the wedding date." Valentina Morales nodded repeatedly, her eyes shining. "That's right, Javi. I haven't seen auntie for a long time either." Javier Fernández's expression became a bit uneasy, and his left hand on the table unconsciously grabbed a tissue.

Having been together for two years, Aurora Morales was very familiar with this little gesture of his. Whenever he was nervous, at a loss, or looking for an excuse, Javier Fernández would do this.

"Uncle, I think... since I'm going to marry Valentina, I should give her the best. The previous wedding house... actually didn't belong to Valentina and me. I plan to sell it and buy a new one. I'll also put my heart into arranging the wedding. After everything is in place, I'll arrange for you to meet my parents. What do you think?"

Diego Morales nodded reluctantly. Evidently, he wasn't quite satisfied with Javier Fernández's answer. However, the Fernández family was a rather good family for the Morales family, and he couldn't force him too much. He didn't want Javier Fernández to think that Valentina couldn't get married! "Well, all right."

Javier Fernández's shoulders relaxed a bit, and he secretly let out a sigh of relief. "Javi, here you are."

Valentina Morales presented the piano recital invitation from Leonard to him as if it were a precious treasure. "Do you have time? Let's go listen together."

Javier Fernández nodded without even looking. "Sure, as long as you like it, I'll accompany you." "You're so annoying."

Just then, Javier Fernández's phone rang. He answered it, said a couple of words, and then said with an apologetic look, "Sorry, uncle and aunt. I have something urgent to attend to and have to leave now." Diego Morales was taken aback and quickly said, "Valentina, go see Javier off." "Okay."

Valentina Morales hooked her arm around Javier Fernández's and walked outside. Seeing this, Aurora Morales also put down her chopsticks. She stood up. "I'm done eating. I'm going back."

Diego Morales slapped the table, looking very displeased. "Where are you going back? The elders haven't finished eating yet, and you're about to leave? After learning in the Morales family for four years, you still have no manners. Who gave you the audacity!"

Aurora Morales was about to speak when a fierce and domineering voice came from the entrance. "I gave her the audacity!"

Aurora Morales's eyes trembled slightly. She looked over in surprise and saw Ricardo Vargas walking in with long strides, wearing a shirt and suit pants. His scarred face without a mask was rather terrifying. Matched with his gloomy and silent eyes, just one look at him was enough to make one tremble.

He walked to Aurora Morales' side, put his long arm around her, and pulled her into his arms. "My woman is not someone you can scold. There was a hint of fierceness and murderous intent in his words.

Diego Morales was stunned in shock. It was Catalina López who reacted first. She stood up, gracefully extended her hand, and said, "Are you... Mr. Vargas? Hello, I'm Aurora's step - mother." Ricardo Vargas gave a faint "hmm". Catalina López didn't feel embarrassed. She naturally withdrew her hand and placed it on Diego Morales' shoulder. "Honey, quickly greet Mr. Vargas."

Diego Morales quickly stood up, a broad smile on his face. "Mr. Vargas... You're here..." His face was even more terrifying than rumored!

"Mr. Morales." Ricardo Vargas didn't show him any favor. His voice was as cold as a thousand - year - old block of ice. With a poker - faced expression, he warned Diego Morales word by word. "The young mistress of The Vargas family is not someone you can bully."