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Chapter 167
Chapter 167
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“Boss should be finished with the work, right?”
There was a hint of uncertainty in Gordon’s tone as well.
Hearing that, Aurelia did not continue to inquire.
The food hadn’t arrived yet, but there were some local fruits purchased upon entering the
restaurant.
Aurelia ate the fruits while chatting with Nancy on WhatsApp simultaneously.
Nancy expressed her objections about her sudden trip.
How could you just leave me behind and go on a trip? If you had informed me, I would have flown with you.
Mr. Hoffman just returned from a business trip, and you two are in the sweet phase of ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder I see no reason to play the villain in your love story. Go on, enjoy your time together.
Nancy had been typing for quite a while, yet nothing had been sent.
Aurelia waited for a while.
There was no further message from Nancy’s side.
Err… Are they… spending couple time together in their own little world following my suggestion?
Half an hour later.
Nearly all the dishes had been served when Matthew hurried over.
“Boss!” Gordon immediately stood up.
When Aurelia caught sight of Matthew, a smile played at the corners of her lips. “Mr. Quigley, you’re always so punctual,” she remarked.
He said he would take half an hour, and indeed, it was exactly that.
“Mr. Quigley?” Matthew’s stern brows arched slightly, clearly dissatisfied with the title “Mr. Quigley
Aurelia acted as if she hadn’t seen it.
She couldn’t bring herself to call him anything else in front of Gordon.
“All the dishes have been served. Please enjoy your meal.”
After the waiter served the final dish, he addressed them.
“Thank you.” Aurelia nodded at the waiter.
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Gordon was an incredibly astute individual, he had picked up on the subtle tension that existed between his boss and Aurelia.
He was somewhat curious. If his boss didn’t like Aurelia calling him “Mr. Quigley“, then what should he be called?
Matthew took a seat next to Aurelia.
The moment Matthew sat down, a faint whiff of perfume wafted over. Aurelia had always been sensitive to scents, so her nose twitched slightly. She was not a fan of perfumes, and Matthew, on the other hand, did use some men’s cologne, although it was always subtly applied.
The faint scent of perfume he wore clearly wasn’t the kind typically used by men.
After offering a somewhat distant smile to Matthew, Aurelia began to savor the signature dish.
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After noticing Aurelia’s polite distance, Matthew gazed at her with a profound look in his eyes, “Tired?”
“I’m fine. Just hungry,” Aurelia replied.
“Is it just that you’re hungry?”
Matthew’s cold gaze narrowed slightly, revealing an intimidating aura about him unintentionally.
At first, Aurelia didn’t notice, largely because the restaurant that Gordon had chosen served incredibly delicious food.
Jacaster also had signature dishes of Kenfort, but none were as authentic and delicious as those served in this restaurant.
Gordon sharply noticed that Matthew had suddenly become unhappy for some unknown reason. This startled him to the point where he dared not continue eating.
Oh my, these dishes look really good, alright?
It was only after Aurelia had eaten her fill that she realized neither Matthew nor Gordon had touched their food.
Only then did she look towards Matthew. “Aren’t you… going to eat?”
She had ordered a table full of dishes, but she couldn’t finish them all by herself. After all, she had been watching her diet lately to maintain her figure.
Hmm… Could it be that both of them have already had their meal?
Gordon didn’t dare to speak. He just looked towards Matthew.
When Matthew saw the confusion on Aurelia’s face, the ill feeling that had filled his heart earlier.
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Upon seeing the situation, Gordon quickly picked up his fork and began to eat.
He repeatedly assured, “I wasn’t hungry earlier, but now I’m feeling it now.”
He had rushed off to the airport quite early, and did not even have the time to grab lunch. Truth be told, he was really hungry!
All the dishes served were his favorites. Watching Aurelia cat earlier had him almost drooling. okay?
While eating, Aurelia turned to Matthew and said, “I realize you must have a lot on your plate here. I’ve planned out my itinerary last night, so you can go about your business and I’ll handle my time on my own.”
Matthew’s lips tightened slightly with his gaze becoming more reserved. “You want to go around the place on your own?” he asked.
“Yap, carry on with your tasks. If you’re free, we could hang out together. I’m sure you’re probably tired of the tourist spots in Kenfort, right? Since it’s my first time here, I definitely want to explore and take some photos at the scenic area. But, I don’t want to waste your time, Aurelia explained naturally.
Matthew’s expression was icy, just as he was about to speak, his phone suddenly rang.
Unsure of what the person on the other end of the phone had said, but Matthew’s expression grew even more solemn. “Wait at the hospital. I’ll be there soon.”
Hospital?
Aurelia’s expression faltered for a moment.
“I had some matters to attend to, so I had to leave early. After dinner, I’ll have my Gordon escort you call tomorrow.”
o the hotel. Wait for 1
After finishing his words, Matthew strode out immediately.
Before Gordon could even swallow the meat in his mouth, he noticed something off. Despite the seemingly normal atmosphere moments ago, he couldn’t help but feel that something was amiss being in the midst of it.
The atmosphere between Boss and Aurelia wasn’t like this before.
The tension I had just experienced… it was simply indescribable.
Then, he picked up the cup and took several hearty gulps of tea.
Aurelia noticed the tension in Gordon, and she found it amusing. Her relationship with Matthew was not yet at a stage where she could pry into his personal matters. Even if they were intimate in bed, it didn’t necessarily mean he harbored feelings for her in his heart.
So, the reason for Gordon’s current anxiety was probably his fear of being questioned about what
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She took the hint.
If she popped the question, it would thrust their relationship into an awkward predicament.
“I’m full. You can continue eating at your own pace,” Aurelia said, setting down her chopsticks and patting her stomach.
She had indulged a bit too much during that meal, having eaten more than she should have. Once they reached the hotel and set down the luggage, she decided to go out for a walk.
“Ms. Shaw, aren’t you curious about why Mr. Quigley had to go to the hospital?” Gordon couldn’t help but ask.
Aurelia shook her head and said, “I’m not curious. Once he reaches Kenfort, he’ll naturally have his own affairs to attend to.”
Upon noticing Aurelia’s casual responses, with not even a hint of curiosity gleaming in her eyes, Gordon could finally confirm one thing–Aurelia was really not interested in the boss’s whereabouts!
Yet, she was Matthew’s wife. He was called away with just one phone call, and she didn’t react at
all?
In Jacaster, at the hospital.
Luna woke up at noon that day.
She was a little confused and did not know what had happened.
It wasn’t until the evening, when Gideon and the children came to visit her that she realized something.
“My legs… I can’t move my legs…”
She could move her hands, and her arms too, but felt absolutely nothing from the waist down. The scene of the car accident flashed in her mind–her legs had been crushed!
“Honey, you still have me and the kids. Surviving this car accident was no small feat,” Gideon sighed.
“Yeah Mom, we’ll be your pillars of support from now on,” Aaron hastily added.
Spencer’s eyes welled up with tear. “Mom, you will be discharged from the hospital soon.”
Luna didn’t register what they were saying. The devastating news of losing her legs had robbed her of her composure. “No, I can’t be disabled. I can’t lose my legs. You have to get the doctor to find a solution!” she pleaded.