The next morning.
Evelyn went to the Sullivan estate to hand Aurora the sketches and the written design concept.
When she brought up moving out, Thomas and Courtney performed their usual double act, one stern, one tender. A sharp and petty aunt, a gentle and loving uncle.
Their back-and-forth was even more dramatic than Broadway.
Thomas refused to let her move, worrying she would suffer living alone. After several rounds of rehearsed objections, and with Aurora stepping in to “help,” Thomas finally agreed.
When Evelyn left, he reminded her over and over, Take care of your health.
The car disappeared down the tree-lined drive.
Aurora left the window and sat on the sofa with princess posture, eating the plated fruit.
“It’s good she’s moving out. One less person to feed. Saves the fam
