(Author’s POV) Aurora was sitting at a small, elegant table with a cup of tea and her phone propped up on a stand, deep in a video call with her mother, Sophie. Aurora wore a light knitted cardigan over her dress, her hair tied loosely, giving her an effortlessly graceful appearance. Her face was lit up with a soft smile as she talked, her voice light and affectionate. "You look happy, my sweetheart. How’s everything going at home?" Sophie asked. "Everything’s good, Mom. The birthday went beautifully. Papa was so happy yesterday” She said with a smile on her face. “Papa, hmm? You’re already calling him that” Sophie teased her and Aurora chuckled lightly. "I’m glad he’s found a daughter in you. But tell me, what about your relationship with those Skylar boys?" Aurora’s smile faltered

