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

nod of acknowledgement, then immediately began to

an average person. It was perfectly understandable that Matthew, who had always lived a life of privilege and comfort, didn’t take a liking

from the sea yesterday, his attitude had become even more incomprehensible than

wasn’t the type to overthink things.

was just going to pretend

finally arrived. However, she hadn’t finished her grilled sausage yet. So, she turned to Matthew and said, “Could you please wait for another two minutes? I

“Okay”

rushing to get in the car.

finishing off her food

“I’m done.”

Matthew that he could get in

the two of them got into the car, they didn’t exchange any words.

chauffeuring the two of them around for the past few days had noticed. a shift. The atmosphere between them in the car had previously been pleasant, not like now. It was as if something had

didn’t dare utter a word.

to the hospital in

they entered the hospital room, Zoe was on

seeing them, she quickly exchanged a few words with her classmate before promptly ending the call.

promptly called out to the two.

a

you seem to have recovered quite

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me. How come you guys had time to visit me today? Didn’t you go out for fun?” Zoe subtly observed the

so I spent a few hours

Zoe asked, “Did you go by

gave a

laugh. “Yes.”

shrouded her heart lift. “Matthew is indeed. very busy usually,” she said.

Mad?

did Zoe perceive her anger when she had responded with a

face?

“Matthew used to be quite busy too in the past. Sometimes, while we were having a together, he would rush

“Indeed, work is

might not be aware, but wherever Matthew appears, he tends to instill fear in people subconsciously. Once, a few of my high school classmates encountered Matthew. Just one glance from him was enough to terrify one of them into having nightmares. The next 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

he that

unhappy seeing Zoe spend time with

point, she was somewhat puzzled. What exactly was his intention toward Zoc?

I treat everyone the same.” Matthew’s tone was naturally aloof, but his timely response caused

with him the next day. Only