She thought it was impossible for Joseph Thompson's condition to improve in a year and a half, and she couldn't wait for three to five years either. Furthermore, no one could guarantee that Joseph would be cured in three to five years.
There were many people pursuing her now. Although no other families could compare to Joseph Thompson's wealth, the other men were all physically healthy. Moreover, some of them were just as capable as Joseph.
In fact, Joseph Thompson still relied on his father, Ethan Thompson. There were plenty of people with abilities equal to his own. Why should she stay with him, a eunuch-like successor?
Moreover, among the Thompson brothers, if Joseph's health failed him and he could not carry on the Thompson family line, his position in the family would quickly be replaced by Jeremy or Jonny Thompson.
The more Aurora Richardson thought about it, the colder her heart became. Yet, Joseph still unrealistically believed that his illness would be cured.
