“Stop spouting nonsense. How can that be?"

“How is that impossible? With your beauty and good heart, you'd sway any man. Plus, Xavier, known for his flirtatious ways, recently returned from overseas. Perhaps he's unaware of your marriage status."

As Aurora continued, her theory seemed increasingly plausible to her.

Claudia, however, found each additional point more ridiculous.

At that moment, the waiter who had previously left returned to their table. “Ladies, the bill has indeed been settled by someone. It's a gentleman by the surname of Hinchcliffe."