NovelBookChapter 1716
Aurora thought she knew this place better, having been here a few times before. It was familiar territory.
Felicity, on the other hand, was like a kid in a candy store. She was full of energy and excitement, but dragging
her along on serious errands could be a bit of a hassle.
"I'm not as delicate as Langston makesout to be!" Felicity protested, a hint of annoyance in her voice. "He
treatslike I'm still a child."
But just as she finished her sentence, a wave of nausea hit her, and she instinctively covered her mouth, looking
around for the nearest restroom.
Aurora noticed immediately and rushed after her. "Felicity, are you okay? You don't look so good."
"Yeah," Felicity mumbled after a moment in the bathroom, hugging the toilet bowl. "I'm fine. Your brother took
sit right."
"Well, take care of yourself," Aurora advised. Watching Felicity, she couldn't help but flash back to her own
morning sickness during pregnancy.
But everyone in the Lopez family knew about Felicity's situation. Pregnancy was nearly impossible for her, so
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAurora didn't voice her thoughts. Asking would be pointless and might even bring up painful memories.
The whole Lopez family avoided the topic of children around Felicity, hoping to spare her any emotional distress.
They had just settled down, and Miles watched over Felicity like she was the most precious thing in the world,
afraid something might hurt her. Who would want to bring up anything upsetting now?
"I have a small rest area here," Aurora suggested. "You can lie down for a bit. I'll be quick and then we'll head
back to Eldorria City together." She paused, considering. "Or maybe...I should call my brother? Have him come
and take you hto rest."
Felicity waved her hand dismissively. "No, don't call him! Langston is swamped with work lately, and he still
makes sure to be hwithevery day. | don't want to be a burden."
Though she could be a bit headstrong, Felicity was considerate. Deep down, she felt guilty for not being able to
give the Lopez family a child, especially Langston. She tried her best to be understanding and supportive.
"Alright then, just wait here for me. I'll be back as soon as | can."
"Okay."
Aurora made sure to ask a staff member to look after Felicity before she left.
In the car, she coordinated with the team handling the art pieces to confirm her arrival time.
As she hit the highway, her phone rang before she even reached the first rest stop.
Thinking it might be a call from the
gallery, she answered through beet
headset while keeping her
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"Hello?"
"Aurora."
There was a pause. It was Craig.
She glanced at the caller ID to confirm, and yep, it was him.
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"What's up?"
"I'm here to pick up Elijah."
"Alright, I'll call the nanny and have her him to whatever place
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Aurora was a bit puzzled. Craig never called her directly; their communication was usually through
intermediaries.
"You always tellto contact the nanny. What about you?"
"Well...I'm busy right now."
"Aurora," Craig's voice softened, "Elijah said he wants to go out and have fun- with both his parents."
That last part hit home.
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