Chapter 1129
Megan’s eyes lingered enviously on Aurora’s delicate collarbones, aching with the urge to reach out and touch. After all, who wouldn’t want to cuddle up to such a gorgeous best friend? But with her cousin standing right there like a wall, she had no chance of getting close to Aurora.
Inwardly, Megan sulked. Her cousin had no sense of gratitude. She had been the one who first thought of introducing her best friend to him. And now, because of that, she didn’t even get the chance to cling to Aurora herself. She really was the most pitiful woman alive – unable to enjoy even the simple pleasure of hanging off her own best friend.
All because she’d introduced Aurora to her cousin in the first place. The thought left her regretful. But now, it was far too late to change anything.
So, Megan stood gloomily beside Aurora and Lucas, realizing she had no way of turning things around. The two of them were so close now, it was clear there was no room left for her. Aurora glanced at her friend’s expression and felt puzzled. But then again, Megan was often quirky, so she didn’t press it. Maybe she just wasn’t in the best mood today.
Aurora tilted her head toward Lucas and asked, “What’s with her today? Is she in a bad mood?”
Lucas shook his head. “I don’t know. But she’s always been a bit strange – you know that.”
Aurora didn’t even argue, nodding in full agreement. “You’re right. This isn’t the first time I’ve noticed.”
Megan, standing right there, witnessed every word with wide eyes. So, in this couple’s minds, that was really how they saw her? Honestly, the two of them were unbelievable. Like they said – birds of a feather flock together. She never expected them to think of her this way.
Mouth open, she was just about to protest when Lucas’ sharp, cold stare silenced her instantly. Swallowing the words back down, she thought bitterly – forget it. As long as they were happy together, it didn’t matter if she was misunderstood. At least this way, her cousin wouldn’t pin baseless things on her – that was already a relief.
Megan edged closer to Aurora and whispered, “Why are you still standing here? Why not go over to Madam Grace?”
As she spoke, she carefully watched Aurora’s expression. But Aurora only shook her head. “Mom’s busy. When she’s done, she’ll come to me. I shouldn’t interrupt her. Besides, we’re adults now – walking up and disturbing her like that would only be rude.”
Megan didn’t really understand why Aurora insisted on keeping such distance. In her eyes, they were mother and daughter; there were no grudges that couldn’t be resolved. Why make things so awkward? Surely, a few words could smooth it over. But she also knew she was from the Quinn family, not the Waltons – she had no right to interfere in Walton family matters.
Lucas, however, understood the quiet ache hidden in Aurora’s words. This was her own mother, yet she could only stand aside, watching Grace laugh and chat with her elder sister. Meanwhile, Aurora herself was left like an outsider, unable to step into their world.
The thought made Lucas’s chest tighten. So, he shifted closer, standing right at her side, as if to wordlessly remind her – It didn’t matter. Even if so many people failed to support her, she still had him.