Aurelia didn't quite know how to explain it, instead choosing to say, "Adults have their reasons, sweetheart. It's not for children to worry about."
William hung his head low. Daddy had said he'd done something wrong and had upset Mommy over the phone. It seemed Mommy was still mad.
"Mommy, Daddy didn't mean to do anything wrong. Can you stop being mad at him, please?"
Aurelia replied softly, "I'm not mad at Daddy, and we're okay."
William hurriedly asked, "Can I see Daddy tomorrow then?"
Aurelia sighed, "If Daddy's free, I'll take you there."
That evening, a party was in full swing at the Muse Club. This was the first time Aurelia had attended a Muse Club party since she'd come back.
As she and Leopold entered, all eyes shifted towards them.
Aurelia spotted a familiar face. It was Evelyn.
She was back in town.
Evelyn's gaze was fixed on them, filled with resentment. For the past three years, she'd been plotting her comeback, intending to reclaim her rightful place and make life difficult for Aurelia.
Leopold didn't even spare her a glance, completely ignoring her existence and leading Aurelia to a quiet corner.
Evelyn's heart felt like it was being crushed. How she wished that Aurelia was truly gone, just like Megan. But to her surprise, Aurelia had returned. It was a cruel joke of fate.
Elowen approached her, saying, "Three years ago, we battled fiercely, both of us wounded. But in the end, Aurelia got the spoils. Frustrating, isn't it?"
Evelyn gave a bitter hum, "And what about you? Are you satisfied?"
Elowen smirked, "Aurelia is cunning. She played us both."
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