Chapter 198

• Aurora sat across from Parker, her nerves growing by the second. For some inexplicable reason, she felt like he was laughing at her. Was there something wrong with her outfit? Did she have something on her face?
• Parker noticed her discomfort and quickly shook his head as he glanced between her and Lily. “Nothing, I just remembered something funny,” he explained, his gaze lingering on Aurora for a moment before looking away.
• Lily nodded, accepting his explanation, and gestured for Aurora to sit. As they settled into their chairs, Parker extended his hand toward Aurora with a warm smile. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Aurora. You’re quite beautiful,” he said, his tone friendly yet admiring.