Lying if Aurora wasn't preoccupied with the events of last night. Honestly, she even had trouble sleeping because she accidentally ran into Alden's mother while enjoying dinner.

"Mama."

Alden was the first to address when Zendaya approached their table. The middle-aged woman observed closely. Gazing alternately at Alden and Aurora.

"Mama with whom? Want to join us for dinner together?"

At that moment, Aurora could see how Alden was so relaxed and carefree. Yet, she knew that her boyfriend's mother instructed to keep a distance from her. For heaven's sake, it was Aurora who felt nervous.

"No," Zendaya refused gently. "Mom already had dinner with other friends." Then she pointed...