Chapter 14: Stop Blaming Her
At the Graystone family residence, in the luxurious activity room, Sophia Morisson was furious when her call to Aurora's phone failed to connect. She stood in shock, staring at her cell phone screen.
After quietly expressing her frustration, she sank into the sofa and gazed into the corner of the room. Her eyes narrowed as she focused on the woman in the black-and-white maid uniform standing nearby—Lana, her maid.
With a glance, Lana seemed to sense that Sophia needed her help.
"Yes, Madam. Is there anything I can do for you?" Lana asked as she hurried over to Sophia.
Sophia snapped, "Lana, did you see what just happened? Did you see it? Aurora blocked my number! How dare she!" She tossed her cell phone onto the couch beside her.
Lana was stunned. Fearing Madam would also scold her, she politely answered, "Madam, that's impossible. How could she? You are her master's mother." Her response only fueled Sophia's anger.
Sophia grew increasingly frustrated as she remembered what had happened the previous night. The plan to arrange Alex's marriage to Heather, the only daughter of the Green family, had been a total failure.
"She did, Lana! I tried calling her last night to scold her because Alex refused to marry Heather for a ridiculous reason, but I couldn't reach her. And just now, I called her again, but I still couldn't get through!" her voice rose one octave, high enough to convey her fury.
Sophia's dark gray eyes filled with worry as she stared at her cell phone, hoping Aurora would call back. After waiting a few more minutes, nothing happened.
"How could Alex get married without us knowing? Why didn't that silly Aurora tell me if he's already tied the knot?" Sophia couldn't believe what she was hearing. She suspected her son was simply making excuses to avoid the arranged marriage.
Lana felt completely confused about how to respond. After all, Sophia was her boss, while Aurora was the daughter of their leader.