Aurora Sterling looked at the two nervous maids and smiled faintly, a serene aura emanating from her. "You don't have to be afraid. I won't tell Nanny Vaughn."
The two maids froze, and then they heard Aurora Sterling say, "Because I want to, too."
...
Today, Mrs. Sterling was holding what she called a grand banquet, but in reality, the only guests invited were relatives of the Sterling family. The purpose was quite straightforward: to have Sharon Sterling be formally recognized by the family and make an appearance before the clan's elders.
After all, Sharon Sterling's status wasn't exactly legitimate. How Joy Dalton came to give birth to her was something everyone, including Mrs. Sterling, knew full well. Therefore, it was impossible to hold a large-scale banquet and invite guests from all walks of life. Wouldn't that just be giving Joy Dalton too much credit?
