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.

the imposing Gardner Group Building, his eyes taking in the soaring skyscraper and the steady stream of individuals entering

unappealing Melanie seemed to him, the more he

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

you visited Aurelia?”

never have betrayed Aurelia. We had planned to marry right after college, to build our life and home together,” Curtis shared, the pain evident in his voice as

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Gina experienced a sharp twinge of sorrow. “Curtis, you aren’t to blame. Melanie is the real culprit here, always scheming to seduce you while you remain entirely blameless. And Aurelia, she professed her love for you, even wanted to marry you, yet she couldn’t forgive your one 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

and she harbored expectations that if Aurelia failed to demonstrate gratitude by returning, she would not allow them

was skeptical, thinking his mother was far

forgiven me already if she wanted to. Besides, she’s working for Gardner Group now. The situations and people she encounters now aren’t the same ones the past

her, you’ll need to treat her with more kindness,” he stated seriously. “She’s employed now, so she likely won’t have the time to look after you in the

substantial sum of money, a million from Melanie, but after

good that you know how to value your wife,” Gina responded, rolling her eyes unseen, waiting impatiently for the reconciliation between her son and Aurelia,

kind of job could possibly be more

stay at home to tend to her and their future family. Once Aurelia was back under her influence, she was

a new security guard, unfamiliar with him, was now stationed. “I’m looking for Aurelia, could you please call

Aurelia today; she must have

was startled. “She took a 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 he

was utterly disappointed

the circumstances, he decided

he was curious to see

want to give her a call, see if

her a call. Why is he asking me about her

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