Aurora Sterling actually knew deep down that Sylvia Vaughn was treating her so warmly because of that incident.
The young woman was grateful to her but didn't know how to show it. This was the only way she could think of to express her thanks.
What Aurora Sterling didn't know, however, was that after that incident, Sylvia Vaughn's feelings for her went beyond mere gratitude. It was more of a deep, heartfelt admiration and respect.
This was different from her admiration for Joanna Jacobs. Previously, Sylvia Vaughn had idolized Joanna, seeing her as a flawless, empathetic big-sister figure.
But her admiration and respect for Aurora Sterling were much more profound. Aurora was like a lighthouse in a vast, dark ocean, illuminating Sylvia Vaughn's path. She had pulled Sylvia from a state of confusion and helplessness, giving her a reason to live.
How could a mere idol ever compare to this kind of reverence, which came from the very depths of her heart?
