Nancy Nash had been doing most of the talking, with Jameson Valerius merely nodding from time to time. But when he finally spoke, his question cut straight to the heart of the matter, leaving Timothy Sterling completely at a loss. He couldn't help but resent Sharon Sterling for what she'd said.
Sharon Sterling pretended not to see Timothy Sterling's discomfort and resentment. Her goal was to shift the attention to Aurora Sterling, making the Valerius family see the gap between them.
Jameson Valerius's sudden question instantly cast an awkward pall over the dining room.
Internally, Nancy Nash scoffed, 'Aurora really is an idiot.' Outwardly, she tried to smooth things over. "Really, academics aren't that important. The food's getting cold. Let's not just sit here, everyone. Let's eat."
"Yes, yes! Let's eat," Timothy Sterling chimed in, trying to laugh it off.
