Although it had already been discovered, Benson Abbott could not know yet.
Otherwise, who knows what Benson Abbott might do?
At least consider Aurora's safety.
Mrs. Sutton hesitated for a moment, "If I don't take you to this banquet, would it be inappropriate?"
Benson Abbott surely wants to see the children, and it would seem odd if all three didn't go.
"I'll go then," Thea Shaw said, "Aurora and Zia Sutton are so busy with their studies, it's reasonable for them not to go. It's perfect for me to go instead. Aurora can't go, her acting isn't good. If she sees Benson Abbott and her expression gives it away, it wouldn't be suitable."
Mrs. Sutton nodded.
Now that Thea has just returned to the Sutton Family and is also Landon Ford's girlfriend, with her status and position, the Sutton Family surely wants to publicly acknowledge Thea's identity. Bringing her along is most fitting, leaving no room for fault.
Thus, Mrs. Sutton agreed.
