Reborn for Revenge or A Second Chance At Vengeance

Chapter 185 Lingering Gaze

Aurelia, out of habit, didn’t evade, she even moved closer.

After a short while, Matthew, who was holding Aurelia, finally fell into a calm and steady sleep.

The following morning, Matthew mentioned he had a three–hour video conference. Upon hearing this, Aurelia decided she would visit the hotel’s aquarium.

During the video conference, Matthew noticed Aurelia leaving with her bag on her back.

The action of closing the door was done gently.

Matthew gave a quick glance, then withdrew his

gaze.

After exiting the elevator, Aurelia followed the staff’s directions toward the aquarium.

Growing up, she seldom had the opportunity to visit the aquarium. Perhaps the only instance was during a summer break in high school when Xavier took them on a trip there. The price of admission was quite steep for them at that time.

Later, when she attended university, she found herself with even less time. She had to juggle various part–time jobs to earn her tuition and living expenses.

After she entered, she took quite a number of photos, each of which she sent to their family’s WhatsApp group.

Everyone in the group had seen it, all giving their praises, complimenting on the great shot, and encouraging Aurelia to enjoy herself to the fullest.

The hotel’s aquarium was massive. By the time she finished exploring it leisurely, three hours had already passed.

When leaving the aquarium with plans to return to the hotel, Matthew gave her a call.

“Do you want to come with me to the hospital?”

Aurelia thought about their return to Jacaster tomorrow and figured she should visit Zoe. “All right, I’ll wait for you in front of the hotel,” she said.

After a few minutes, Matthew emerged.

Upon seeing Matthew, Aurelia offered him one of the grilled sausages she was holding. “Want some?” she asked.

When she left the aquarium, she spotted some grilled sausages. They were cooked to perfection and smelled incredibly appetizing, so she bought two right away.

It was still warm.

With his gaze lowered to the grilled sausage before him, Matthew parted his thin lips and said,

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not interested. You have

of acknowledgement, then immediately began to

person. It was perfectly understandable that

from the sea yesterday, his attitude had

type to

just going to pretend that nothing

finished her grilled sausage yet. So, she turned to Matthew and said, “Could you please wait

“Okay”

to get in

ate quickly, finishing off her food in just a few

“I’m done.”

signaled to Matthew that he could get in

they didn’t exchange any words. An unusual silence

shift. The atmosphere between them in the car had previously been pleasant, not like now. It was as if something had happened between them, a problem that was palpable even to an outsider.

driver didn’t dare

they journeyed to

was on the phone, likely chatting with

few words with her classmate before

Aurelia.” Zoe promptly called out to the

a

smiled. “Ms. Souza, you seem to have recovered quite

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she’s been taking really good care of me. How come you guys had time to visit me today?

meeting to attend, so I spent a few hours at the hotel’s

you go

a

laugh. “Yes.”

gloom that had previously shrouded her heart lift. “Matthew is indeed. very busy usually,” she said. “Aurelia, please don’t be mad at

Mad?

when she had responded with a smile on

face?

while we were having a together, he would rush off

politely. “Indeed, work is important.

day, he came to me, complaining about the look in Matthew’s eyes. He said. it was as if Matthew was warning him that if he dared to step half a foot closer to me, Matthew would strangle him.

he that

at Matthew. Was he unhappy seeing Zoe spend time with her male classmates?

somewhat puzzled. What exactly was

is overthinking it, I treat everyone the same.” Matthew’s tone was

but my classmate had no clue. Luckily, I clarified things with him the next day. Only then could he go to school with peace of mind. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have dared to go at all.”