Joy Dalton's expression faltered at Mrs. Sterling's warning. 'It seems the incident with Nanny Vaughn has really taken root in the matriarch's mind,' she thought. 'That's why she's warning me like this.'
Joy cursed Mrs. Sterling inwardly, but her expression remained perfectly respectful. "Don't you worry, Mom. Aurora is like my own child. How could I possibly mistreat her?"
With that, Joy Dalton turned to the silent Aurora. "Aurora, our relationship may have changed, but my love for you hasn't. I'll only love and cherish you more than ever before."
Aurora nearly laughed hearing Joy's insincere words. "I understand, Auntie. Let's just all get along as a family from now on."
"Huh? Sister, why are you still calling my mom 'Auntie'?" Sharon Sterling suddenly chimed in, causing a subtle shift in the atmosphere.
The veneer of politeness had been holding up surprisingly well, but of course, Sharon had to pick this exact moment to stir up trouble.
