At Aurora Sterling's words, the great-uncle's grim expression finally softened. He nodded and said, "Susan, Aurora has a point. It's your own fault for speaking out of turn. Go on and give Mrs. Sterling a bow; it's what you should do as a junior."
At this point, to keep things from escalating, Susan Sterling could only grit her teeth and give Mrs. Sterling a bow, finally putting the matter to rest.
After such a farce, Susan Sterling was in no mood to give a speech or a toast, so the banquet officially began.
During the meal, the main table fell silent. Everyone just ate with their heads down. Even though they were all family, in that moment, they felt like strangers.
Simone Holt was a girl with a simple heart, and she soon forgot the earlier unpleasantness. Seeing how quiet the table was, she took the initiative to speak to Aurora.
"Aurora, did you really apply to Westgate Medical University?"
