Chapter 18

"I never understood it. At first, I thought Aurora was good to you three because she either needed the money or genuinely liked one of you." Danica sneered, casting a contemptuous glance at Taylor as if looking at a pathetic creature. "But it turns out, she's crazier than any of you. She actually used all three of you as stand-ins for Louis. I guess only a madwoman would pair up with madmen." Taylor shot Danica a scathing glare and signaled the butler to escort her out, but she merely scoffed. "No need. I know the way." Once Danica was gone, Taylor remained silent, and Aurora didn't feel like saying anything either. She turned and watched a butterfly flit among the flowers. Noticing her faraway expression, Taylor asked curiously, "What are you thinking about?" "I'm thinking when you'll let me leave." Her tone was calm, devoid of anger or pleading as though they were discussing something entirely ordinary. Taylor paused for a while before kneeling in front of her, his expression