The Sterling family had just returned from visiting the Valerius family, and with the scandal involving Aurora Sterling causing a huge stir online, anyone could see this wasn't the best time for Damien Valerius to pay a visit. What's more, it was obvious he'd come on the spur of the moment—otherwise, he wouldn't have shown up empty-handed, not even with a fruit basket.
He was almost certainly here because of Aurora.
Mrs. Sterling sized up Damien Valerius's expression. He was still smiling, showing no sign of displeasure, which allowed her to relax slightly. "Don't just stand there," she said amiably. "Come, sit down and talk."
Aurora Sterling stared at Damien Valerius. 'You scoundrel,' she thought, 'don't you dare sit next to me, or I'll scratch your eyes out!'
But, as if to spite her, the exact opposite happened. The man's gaze locked onto her, and with a gentle smile, he nonchalantly sat down right beside her.
