Chapter 145 Not At A Disadvantage At All

Upon hearing her response, Matthew cast his eyes downward toward his chest.

The startling sight had stemmed entirely from the scratches Aurelia had inflicted in her overwhelming distress the previous night.

I’m not at a disadvantage at all.

During the tumultuous evening, both parties had sustained minor injuries as a result of each other’s

actions.

After ensuring Aurelia was comfortably settled on the bed, Matthew proceeded to open the wardrobe. He was greeted by the sight of a few sparse and plainly–styled garments strewn haphazardly within. His eyebrows knit together in a frown.

Such few clothes?

He then turned to look back at Aurelia, who was sprawled on the bed, her face visibly marked by fatigue. “What would you like to wear?” he inquired.

Exhausted to her core, Aurelia managed a yawn before indicating a particular outfit. “Just put on that long

black dress for me.”

Inside the wardrobe, there was only one black dress to choose from. Without the need for further selection, he simply pulled it out.

Matthew then nonchalantly gathered her underwear and undershirt, placing them atop the bed.

“I’ll change my clothes first, he announced.

Hardly had Matthew departed the room when Aurelia found herself staring at the underwear he had laid. out before her.

With a resigned sigh, she covered her eyes with her hand, trying to block the intrusive thoughts of Matthew handling her undergarments. The confusion rendered her momentarily unable to organize her thoughts coherently.

imposing Gardner Group Building, his eyes taking in the soaring skyscraper and the steady stream of individuals entering and exiting the premises. He could easily envision Aurelia busy

unappealing Melanie seemed to him, the more

remorse, Curtis felt as though his insides were being corroded by his feelings. Just then, his mobile

Aurelia?” his mother

to marry right after college, to build our life and home together,” Curtis

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mistake. That makes her at fault too,” she argued, pausing to take a sip of water before continuing. “The care I received in the hospital was mediocre at best, despite the expenses. Aurelia took far better care of me. Try to persuade her, speak to her softly. She’s been through much and isn’t the same as she once was. It’s admirable that you still

was without fault, and she harbored expectations that if Aurelia failed to demonstrate gratitude by returning, she

skeptical, thinking his

Group now. The situations and people she encounters now aren’t the same ones the past her would’ve

kindness,” he stated seriously. “She’s employed now, so she likely won’t have the time to

come into a substantial sum of money, a million from Melanie, but after settling various debts, he was left with just

rolling her eyes unseen, waiting impatiently for the reconciliation

could possibly be more important

would then stay at home to tend to her and their future family. Once Aurelia was back under her influence, she was confident in her ability to manage her effectively, just as she had managed others

the Gardner Group Building, where a new security guard, unfamiliar with him, was now stationed. “I’m looking for Aurelia, could you please call her for me?” Curtis

hesitated. “I haven’t seen Aurelia today; she

leave? Today is Monday, she would normally be at work unless something urgent came up.” He suspected that Aurelia had instructed the security to block his visits, as each time

she was utterly disappointed

the circumstances, he decided

two hours, the workday would end, and he was curious to see

call, see

work, he should’ve given her a call. Why is he asking

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