บททั้งหมดของ The Imposter Wife and the Dark Magnate.: บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 40

Chapter 31 – Between Teasing and Unspoken TruthsAurora felt the soft morning light caress her face, waking her slowly. Her body was still exhausted, but the sensation of warmth and comfort around her made her hesitate before fully opening her eyes. As she stretched, she felt the soft sheets and a distinct scent that didn’t belong to her own room.Then reality hit her like a shock. Her eyes snapped open and scanned the room around her. The spacious bedroom, with imposing furniture and sober decor, was unmistakably Andrews’. Her heart pounded. What was she doing there? How had she ended up in that bed?Sitting up quickly, her mind scrambled to recall the events of the previous night. Slowly, flashes of a feverish Andrews, his reddened chest, and her tending to him emerged. She remembered holding his hand... but after that, exhaustion had taken over and she had passed out right there beside him.Panic took hold. What if someone had seen them? What if Andrews himself had drawn the wr

Chapter 33Her whole body ached, and she tried to ignore the sharp stabs shooting through her muscles. With a sigh, she rose slowly, feeling every joint protest.She remembered seeing a bottle of pills in Andrews’s room—something he took for muscle pain, she thought. Her own supply of painkillers had run out, and she had no intention of asking anyone to get more.If she was quick, no one would notice.She walked quietly through the hallway, careful not to be seen. She opened the door to Andrews’s room and, holding her breath, moved toward the nightstand.The bottle of pills was there. She took one, hesitated, and grabbed a few more, hiding them in her pocket. She swallowed one with a sip of water and hurried back to her room before anyone caught her in the act.Andrews was busy walking in the garden, keeping an eye on the time. Before he forgot, he called Jacy.“Let Aurora know she’s not allowed to leave her room tonight. I have an important visitor, and I don’t want any interr

Chapter 35: Who Said I Don't Care?The atmosphere seemed to freeze. Rodrigo’s smile remained, but Andrews' posture stiffened. His gaze fixed on his friend, and without saying a word, he emptied the glass of wine in one go, setting it down firmly on the glass table.“If you say that again,” his voice was low, threatening, “our friendship ends here and now.”Rodrigo laughed, pointing his finger at Andrews while still holding his own glass.“I knew it!” He laughed a bit more, shaking his head. “You’re in love with her.”Andrews looked away, clearing his throat, trying to maintain composure. His jaw tightened as he denied it, trying to ignore the pressure in his chest upon hearing those words.“Don’t be ridiculous. I’m not getting close to her, and I won’t let any woman get close to me.” He crossed his arms, his tone heavy with bitterness. “Not after what my mother did, what Janete did. I’ve learned my lesson, they’re not trustworthy. That’s why I prefer to live alone, and if I want

Cap. 37: Who Kissed You?As soon as Andrews opened his eyes that morning, he sat up with the calm daylight streaming into his room. His head felt heavy from the alcohol, even though he wasn’t supposed to have drunk.He was ready to get dressed and go out with Rodrigo. He picked out his clothes, and as he ran his hand over his face, he noticed a redness on his skin. He thought he had hurt himself again. Despite feeling strange, he proceeded to the bathroom.The shock was immediate.His eyes narrowed, and his expression hardened as he noticed the reddish tint around his lips. The alcohol was still dulling his senses, but his mind worked fast enough to feel a twinge of panic. He could barely touch the area around his mouth. His only thought was that he was having a severe allergic reaction. Fear grew in his eyes."Jacy!" he called, his voice more harsh than he intended.The housekeeper rushed in, surprised by the alarm in her employer’s voice. Behind her, Rodrigo followed, curious,

Cap. 39: Sobbing, But I Won’t TellAndrews entered the establishment as if he owned the place. His dark suit contrasted perfectly with his light shirt, and his fresh scent filled the air. There was an arrogant confidence in each step he took, as if he knew exactly the impact he was causing.Aurora pressed her lips together, a little disappointed. She had hoped to see his reaction when he woke up with red lipstick on his lips, but all she had now was a visibly angry man who was about to reprimand her if he could.The jeweler, respectful, extended his hand to Andrews, handing him the necklace without hesitation. Aurora could feel their hands brushing at her side."Mr. Andrews, I apologize for the inconvenience," the jeweler said.Andrews took the jewel naturally, as if he already knew he would end up recovering it. Then he turned to Aurora, his gaze cold and intense.She crossed her arms and tried to maintain her composure, but the weight of his gaze made her confidence waver for