Confined to his wheelchair, Thomas Valerius had to look up at everyone he met, save for small children.
He now smiled kindly at Aurora Sterling, appearing to be a harmless and fragile middle-aged man.
The man was incredibly frail, his complexion pale. Aurora's sharp eyes even caught the traces of dark foundation on his face.
'He must be trying to make his complexion look a little more natural and healthy.'
Despite the kind smile that remained in Thomas Valerius's eyes, Aurora still saw a hint of resentment deep within them.
Looking at Thomas, who now had to rely on foundation just to appear healthy, Aurora recalled what Damien had told her: that when Thomas was born, Jameson Valerius had once abandoned him.
Aurora now fully understood why he acted this way. 'Any man in his position would feel some resentment.'
'After all, they were all sons of the Valerius Family. They could all have normal lives and enjoy the prestige that came with the family name.'
