Reborn for Revenge or A Second Chance At Vengeance

Chapter 144 You And Me Both

Aurelia’s cheeks flushed deeper at his words, her shock evident.

Her mind was a fog, the memories of the previous night feeling like a dream where she floated amongst clouds in a tormented, unbearable haze. She recalled pleading tearfully through the night.

Normally, he seems so cold and abstinent. Howe could he be so intense in bed?

“I’m going to take a shower first,” Aurelia aunounced, trying to maintain a semblance of calm.

She began to rise from the bed, clutching the blanket around her, intending to retrieve her clothes scattered around the room.

Matthew watched her move, his voice catching slightly as he revealed, “I helped you bathe last night.”

Aurelia’s body tensed abruptly at his admission. Isn’t he thoughtful?

The thought of herself, unresponsive like a lifeless fish being meticulously cleaned by Matthew, made her feel like she couldn’t face him for the rest of the day.

Her eyes swept over the chaotic scene on the floor–clothes tossed everywhere, evidencing the intensity of their previous night’s encounter.

Before she could react further, Matthew’s arm encircled her waist, pulling her back into the warmth of the bed and the covers. She found herself snugly nestled against him.

“Sleep a bit longer,” he murmured, his voice thick with sleepiness.

They were both undressed, and Aurelia felt as if she was navigating a delicate balance, afraid to make any sudden movements. Yet, she was exhausted and sore, longing just to sleep a little more.

Aurelia’s thoughts drifted hazily. It was often said that men felt revitalized after such encounters, so why did Matthew appear so utterly drained?

Is he exhausted? So is he actually fit or not?

Matthew was unaware of the flurry of thoughts in Aurelia’s mind. It was unusual for him to feel sleepy. after waking; this morning was a rarity in his long battle with insomnia. Earlier, after bathing Aurelia and laying her down, he had reached for a cigarette. Just as he was about to light it, a soft whimper from Aurelia drew him back to bed, and he had found himself drifting to sleep almost immediately.

Back at the Quigley residence, just lying in bed had sometimes helped his insomnia. But now, holding Aurelia had provided him with an unexpectedly deeper, more restful,sleep.

Meanwhile, at the office, Gordon was at a loss for words as he caught the periodically curious glances of his colleagues. It was the first time their usually diligent boss had missed a Monday at work without being on a business trip.

To everyone at the office, Matthew was known as a relentless workaholic. The unexpected absence raised many eyebrows, but no one dared to ask why he was away.

Only Gordon, who was privy to the real reason, faced the curious looks from everyone. He could only explain that Matthew needed some rest–a well–deserved break, indeed.

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Gordon felt a stir of restlessness

with Aurelia so they needed a day off and wanted me to inform Old Mr. Gardner: The phrase “over–exerting” has been in my mind all day. Who could

leaned heavily on his cane, his progress slow and labored as he made

in the morning he had gone to the police station and encountered Uriah. After a thorough questioning, it was clear

his mind–who, then, was Aurelia’s husband? Had she deceived him about

he was informed that Aurelia had unexpectedly

especially with the responsibility of restoring Joseph’s antique paintings. It seemed unlike her to take a day off,

reason.

resignation, said, “If there’s something important, there’s something Not everything happens for

to disclose the entire

that Matthew had requested him to call in sick for Aurelia, stating she was

be “too

was afraid his grandson wouldn’t be able to handle

as he

married and wanted to keep her marital status

to conceal their marriage, it likely meant that the love was not deep enough to be proclaimed. If he loved someone truly, he would

I’d have a secret marriage! Besides, I’m still young, and many opportunities await

time they woke, it was already two in

him address someone as “Grandma” which snapped her back

grandmother, “We won’t be returning to the residence tonight. The food has already been ordered and is on its way.

listened, the more awake she became, and she dreaded how she

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tired her grandson sounded, and she asked with a concerned tone, “Is it like what I

twitched slightly. “What exactly were you thinking,

Auri well! Be gentle,

instructed. “Keep an eye on the kitchen

taken aback but responded obediently, “All right,

in the bath towel

he found Aurelia attempting to leave

was clear she was moving slowly, likely fearing