"These past few days, Aurora has been rushing about busying herself with the Princess's funeral. As an old servant, I should not speak out of turn, but last night, I saw that man who loafs around the streets all year coming to demand silver from her. It struck me as odd, so I listened in. It seemed to involve the heir's wife, and also mentioned money for medicine. In this manor, Aurora has always had her pulse read and ailments treated by the household physician. Since when has she needed to pay for outside medicine?"
Dorian recalled Aurora's demeanor over the past few days. It was indeed off.
She was actively involved, showing not a trace of grief over her recently lost child, but instead exuding an air of smug satisfaction.
Her clashes with Steward Hastings and the head stewardess o
