Chapter 100 An Unappreciated Gesture

• When Mariana spoke, a flicker of hesitation crossed Aurelia's eyes.
• Over the past three years, the Draegen family had indeed hosted grand celebrations for Alex's birthday, but none of them had involved her in any meaningful way.
• The family had always been wary of her modest background, fearing it might become a source of ridicule. As a result, they kept her at arm's length, never allowing her to truly become a part of their world.