Aurora’s Pov
I lay on the bed, staring up at the ceiling, my mind swirling with unanswered questions. The nausea that had been threatening to overwhelm me all day hadn’t fully subsided, but that wasn’t what kept me awake. It was the thought of Ryan, sitting just a few feet away, his piercing gaze watching over me.
“Can I ask you something?” I finally blurted out, breaking the silence that hung heavily between us.
Ryan’s voice was calm as he responded, “Of course.”
“Were you born rich?” The question tumbled out before I could second-guess myself.
Ryan leaned back slightly, a faint smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. “Yes, I was born into wealth.”
I nodded slowly, unsure what I expected him to say. “I’ve always dreamt of having my own company one day,” I admitted, the words spilli
