Aurora's POV I quietly slipped out of bed the next morning. I was very mindful of my steps in order not to wake Luca up. Facing him was the last thing I would want to do this morning. I opened the door gently, tiptoed my way outside the room, and closed the door carefully in order not to make a sound. I let out a sigh of relief before walking away. Since my wedding to Luca, I haven't had the chance to meet with my stepmother, Helena. I received a call from the hospital the previous day informing me that Helena had stopped paying for my mother's treatment, so I decided to visit her to find out what had happened. Before everyone woke up, I left the house and headed for my father's place, unsure of what the outcome might be, but I was hopeful because I did everything Helena a

