Chapter 24

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I WAS in the living room doing something when I saw my mother rushing down our big staircase.

"Aurora, Aurora..." She repeatedly called my name.

"Hey mom, slow down... What's going on mom, and why you're rushing down the stairs?" I asked her when she was in front of me.

"You know what-"

"What? There, you're out of breath from your haste. Please, get mommy some water." I ordered our maid who was in the kitchen.

"Darling, Minerva called!"

"Huh?" I frowned at what my mother said. "Why? what does he need?"

"They say, they will continue to ask for your hands now."

My eyes widened when I heard this. "Really? Is it right now?"

I awed. "Now? As in, mother?" she nodded. "Tsk. Right now, look mom, I am very busy." I said but the truth is that I feel nervous.

She taps her forehead. "Why do you bring your work all the way home? What you should do for now is rest because today is Saturday, dear."

I didn't make mommy feel that I was nervous. Damien is not talking with me, as if he is avoidi