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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received that morning. Gordon felt a

company. Boss mentioned over–exerting himself last night 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.

slow and labored as he

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

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

arrival, he was informed that

Aurelia was to her job, especially with the responsibility of restoring Joseph’s antique paintings. It seemed unlike her to take a day off, particularly on a Monday,

reason.

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

preferred not to disclose

explained rather simply that Matthew had requested him to call in sick for

mean to be “too exhausted“? Ah, to be

his grandson wouldn’t be able

together as he decided,

married and wanted to keep her marital status hidden from the

love was not deep enough to be proclaimed. If he loved someone truly, he would want the whole

no way I’d have a secret marriage! Besides, I’m still

deep sleep, the next time they woke, it was already two in

heard him

listened as Matthew explained to his grandmother, “We won’t be returning to the residence tonight. The food has already been ordered and is

more Aurelia listened, the more awake she became,

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hear how tired her grandson sounded, and she asked

mouth twitched slightly. “What exactly

rascal, treat Auri well! Be gentle, understand?” Mabel

extra effort these next few days,” Mabel instructed. “Keep an eye on the kitchen and make sure

responded obediently,

herself in the bath towel that had been tossed

his call and turned around, he found Aurelia attempting

clear she was moving slowly, likely fearing that