SWNOVELS Chapter 12
Chapter 12 The Disinterest Was Merely An Act
After Aurelia paid the deposit, she decided to pick up the car the next day.
Just as she stepped out of the car dealership, she received a call from Gina.
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“Auri, how have you been these past few days? Why haven’t you come to the hospital to visit me?”
As Aurelia listened to the voice of Gina, she was reminded of her past life when she had treated Gina as if she were her own mother. Whenever Gina was in the hospital, she would often keep her company. The other occupants who shared the same ward even thought she was Gina’s daughter.
However, Gina had known all along about the secret relationship between Curtis and Melanie. After Aurelia’s amputation, Gina had called her, insisting that she break up with Curtis. She claimed that Gina was never good enough for her son to begin with, and now that she was an amputee, she was even less suitable.
In that phone call, Gina’s sharp and scathing remarks made her completely different from the amiable and approachable person standing there now. They seemed like two different personalities.
In her previous life, Aurelia was so deeply hurt by that phone call that she was reduced to tears, her heart aching profoundly.
But now, she had become numb.
“It’s just as you had wished. Curtis and I have already broken up. Don’t call me anymore.”
“What…”
The call–end tone rang up after Aurelia hung up.
Lying in the hospital bed, Gina stared at her mobile phone, her face a picture of confusion.
This girl has always been trying to please me, adoring my son to no end. Why does it seem as if she has become a different person today? Is she not afraid of making me angry and that I don’t like her anymore?
With a furrowed brow, she opened WhatsApp and sent a voice message to her son. “Curtis, I’ve just called Auri. She said she has broken up with you and even hung up on me. What on earth is going on?”
Curtis was dining with Melanie at a restaurant when he saw a voice message from his mother, which he converted into text.
After reading it, he immediately felt a sense of uncase.
What on earth happened to Aurelia?
It was ten o’clock at night in the top–floor presidential suite at La Royale Hotel.
Matthew was standing in front of the floor–to–ceiling window, taking in the entire view of
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Gordon knocked on the door.
The door opened, and Gordon walked in, his face flushed with excitement. “Mr. Quigley,” he exclaimed, “Ms. Shaw was right! My jade pendant is really stolen goods!”
He had someone investigate, not knowing what they would find, but the result gave them quite a shock.
The owner of the jade pendant died from poisoning.
No one knew what kind of potent poison it was. After the jade pendant was stolen, its color completely changed, turning into an ominous black and purple. Only after a series of restorative treatments did it return to its current vibrant jade green.
After he had finished discussing the details with Matthew, he raised his arm.
“My hair was standing on end!”
Matthew placed the cigarette he was holding between his thin lips, a hint of surprise in his obscure eyes. “Then let’s do as she said, return the jade pendant.”
“I had just mailed it out! I dare not keep this thing, for it has brought me bad luck over and over again. It’s d*mn creepy!” Gordon was still traumatized by the fact.
Three days later at the Quigley residence, Aurelia arrived from the street selling antiques in her new electric car.
She had received a call from Mabel forty minutes ago, who suddenly fell ill.
She handed the car keys to the butler, instructing him to park the car in the garage. Then, filled with anxiety, she headed inside.
As soon as she entered, Aurelia caught sight of Matthew.
The latter, dressed in a white shirt, had broad shoulders and long legs. His physique was exceptionally good. Upon hearing the sound of someone approaching the door, he looked up.
Unlike the gentle concern for Mabel, his gaze was sharp and clear.
Aurelia paused in her step when she saw Matthew slightly furrowing his brows.
Only after a while did Aurelia realize what was going on. In her haste to get to the Quigley residence, she had left David’s shop without changing. She was wearing casual sportswear, and various stains were clearly visible on her white T–shirt.
She merely glanced down before lifting her head again.
“How is Grandma?”
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Aurelia didn’t mind his cold tone or his attitude toward her. She nodded at Matthew and then headed upstairs.
As she passed by Matthew, he called out to stop her.
“Ms. Shaw, before you see Grandma, let’s discuss something.”
Aurelia paused, turning her head to look at him. “Please go ahead, Mr. Quigley.”
“Grandma isn’t feeling well, so she needs company. She wants us to stay at the Quigley residence. for a few days,” Matthew said, his expression seeming to grow more somber as he spoke.
Aurelia gave a nod of agreement. “I have no issues. I can stay with Grandma.”
“She wants us to stay in the same room,” Matthew said, his deep eyes fixed on Aurelia.
Aurelia was somewhat startled, her long eyelashes fluttered slightly. “About that… I’ll discuss it with Grandma…”
“You’re well aware of Grandma’s condition. If it weren’t for her, we wouldn’t have gotten married. The doctor said that she shouldn’t experience any major emotional shocks. So, in front of her, all we need to do is put on an act.”
Matthew put forth his request.
“We don’t love each other, and this is all just an act. Rest assured that I won’t touch you.”
After he finished speaking, he ascended the stairs ahead of Aurelia.
Stunned, Aurelia stood in place, watching Matthew’s immaculately dressed figure disappear. She quickly regained her composure, reminding herself it was all just an act. As long as it made Mabel happy, it was enough.
However, when Matthew deliberately mentioned their lack of love for cach other, she wondered if he was trying to remind her that they were only acting and not to get emotionally involved.
If that’s the case, he’s overthinking it.
Had he not ascended the stairs ahead of her, she would have told him his concerns were
unnecessary.
Upon ascending the stairs, Aurelia saw Mabel lying somewhat frail on the bed. She quickly approached. “Grandma.”
Upon hearing Aurelia’s tender greeting, Mabel promptly pushed Matthew, who was blocking the bed, aside. “Auri, come over here quickly,” she said.
Clearly feeling the disdain directed towards him, Matthew felt his lips twitch.
Aurelia approached the bedside, asking softly, “How are you doing now, Grandma? Are you still feeling unwell?”
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Mabel weakly shook her head. “I’m alright now, just a bit drained of energy. Seeing you two has made me feel much better.”
“Do you have a headache, Grandma? Let me massage your head for you. Back when we were in the countryside, Hannah really enjoyed it when I massaged her head. I’ll go wash my hands first.”
Aurelia went out again, having forgotten to wash her hands in her haste to go upstairs earlier.
Without a change in his expression, Matthew raised an eyebrow. She was always trying to please his grandmother. If she claimed she had no ulterior motives, he wouldn’t believe it.
Upon seeing Aurelia leave, Mabel’s eyes followed her. She glanced at her eldest grandson, who was described online as a ‘chaste‘ individual, and let out a snort.
What’s the point of being abstinent? In the end, I still have to find a wife for him!
As they waited for Aurelia to finish washing her hands and return, Mabel shook her head weakly and said, “I’m feeling weary. I’ll take a nap first. Auri, Matthew has been suffering from a constant headache. Could you please give him a massage?”
Aurelia froze.
Even Matthew hadn’t expected his grandmother to suddenly say something like that.
“Evelyn, you should learn it from Auri. Her techniques surpass those of so–called masters of traditional medicine. Once you’ve learned it, you can frequently give me massages.”
Mabel was quite astute. She had called upon Evelyn, who was at the door, to watch.
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