All Chapters of The Substitute Twin Bride: Chapter 131 - Chapter 140

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131. A Visitor Without an Appointment

The clinking of utensils against plates shattered the dining room’s silence that morning. Sunlight streamed in through the large windows, yet it did nothing to warm Rose’s mood.Suzannah set her teacup down a little too quickly. Her eyes darted eagerly between Rose and Aaron. There was something clearly itching to be said.“So,” Suzannah began, her gaze shifting to Aaron and then back to Rose with a wide smile. “It’s been a month since all that… drama ended. Your lives are back to normal now. So—when?”Rose swallowed her toast with difficulty. She knew exactly where this conversation was headed.“When’s the wedding date?” Suzannah asked bluntly.Rose choked softly and hurried to grab her glass of water. Aaron, seated beside her, immediately patted her gently on the back.“Mom,” Aaron warned, his voice low but firm. “Can we not talk about this first thing in the morning?”“Why not?” Suzannah insisted. “You’re living together. Rose is a proper young woman, and you’re a grown man. It’s n

Last Updated : 2026-02-04

132. When Everything Fell

Dust, gravel, and the sharp smell of cement filled the air at the construction site. The half-finished building towered above them, its steel framework solid and exposed—like the bones of a giant.“The loading dock area needs to be widened,” Aaron ordered the site foreman.His voice cut through the roar of the drilling machines.Aaron wore a safety helmet and a reflective vest over his tailored suit. Even so, his authority remained unquestionable.Rose walked two steps behind him, side by side with Matteo.Their visit to the project site was a direct result of yesterday’s meeting. Somehow, Aaron had suddenly invited Matteo to inspect the site—something Aaron rarely did. He usually just observed from the outside, making sure everything stayed on schedule.Now, Rose had a sinking feeling that Aaron was deliberately showing off his masculinity in front of Matteo.“This project will be completed quickly,” Aaron said, turning to Matteo. “So if you’re interested in partnering with me, you’l

Last Updated : 2026-02-04

133. Dinner Before Going Back

Matteo stood frozen.The sight in front of him cut deep because it was so complete. Rose and Aaron looked like two people bound by a shared past and a future they were already building together.And Matteo? He was nothing more than a storm from the past, arriving only to ruin what already existed.The pressure in Matteo’s chest grew heavier. For the first time, he understood that money, power, and status could not buy what Aaron had right now. Rose’s heart belonged to him entirely.Matteo slowly stepped back, moving away from the door before either of them noticed his presence. He turned and walked quickly down the long, cold hospital corridor.He could not stay there another second. Watching Rose and Aaron’s happiness was a kind of torture he could not endure. For the first time in his life, Matteo Cavanaugh felt truly poor.Inside Aaron’s hospital room, Rose felt something was off. She turned toward the slightly open door.“What is it?” Aaron asked.“Nothing.”Rose stood and walked

Last Updated : 2026-02-05

134. The Truth We Couldn’t Choose

The restaurant was brightly lit and not too crowded. It felt private enough for a quiet dinner, just for Rose and Matteo.They ate in silence, as if a wide gap had opened between them.“Is the food good?” Matteo asked, breaking the quiet.“It’s good.” Rose nodded. “And healthy.”“If you don’t like it, we can find another place.”Rose laughed softly, a laugh that instantly eased the tension. She pointed at her plate, which was almost empty.“It’s good,” she said, emphasizing her point.“Good to hear.”Rose tried to act casual, but guilt twisted her stomach. She should have stayed with Aaron at the hospital. Instead, she had ended up having dinner with Matteo.She met the intense gaze of the man who had once owned her heart and shattered it.“When will Mr. Aaron be allowed to go home?” Matteo asked, making small talk.Rose shook her head. “No idea yet. The doctor said about 5 or 6 days. But Aaron can be stubborn.”“Stubborn about insisting on going home?”“Yes. Aaron isn’t the type who

Last Updated : 2026-02-07

135. Professional, in Name Only

The scent of disinfectant greeted Rose as she entered Aaron’s hospital room. On the bed, Aaron was sitting upright, his right leg wrapped in a thick cast. A laptop lay open on the tray table in front of him.Rose frowned. “Aaron, can’t you rest for a while?”Aaron looked up. “Hey, sweetheart.”The endearment still made Rose uncomfortable, but she knew she would have to get used to it, slowly.Aaron’s face lit up the moment he saw Rose that morning. She set her work bag down on the couch and walked over, sitting on the edge of the bed.Aaron lifted Rose’s chin and kissed her cheek. It felt more like a routine, a moral obligation, than an act of affection.“How’s your leg this morning?” Rose asked.“It’s itchy. Heavy. And annoying,” Aaron complained with a sigh.Rose laughed softly.Aaron raised a hand. “But that’s not the main issue. The real problem is our project deadline. Construction was halted due to my accident yesterday, and the legal team now wants revisions to the workplace sa

Last Updated : 2026-02-08

136. The Line We Almost Crossed

“I warned you. Don’t bring Aaron into this,” Rose hissed.She shut the folder roughly. Her emotions were triggered. Being alone in the same room with Matteo made her lose control far too easily.“Just sign it here, and I’ll leave,” Rose said, keeping her distance from him.That was when Matteo realized jealousy had taken over and blinded him. What he had said earlier was nothing more than a release for his hurt and disappointment. Words that slipped out and wounded Rose.Matteo knew very well that his relationship with Rose was supposed to be strictly professional. Unfortunately, his heart and his logic refused to agree.“Rose, I—”“Just sign it, please,” Rose cut him off, her voice beginning to sound desperate.Their conversation was interrupted by a knock at the door. A hotel staff member entered, bringing food and drinks Matteo had ordered.Matteo’s intention had been simple. He wanted to eat with Rose, to turn the meeting into something calm and comfortable. Instead, he had ruined

Last Updated : 2026-02-08

137. One Inch from Betrayal

Matteo ran out of the meeting room as fast as he could. He managed to catch up to Rose as she walked briskly down the corridor.“Rose, wait!” Matteo called.Rose stopped. She turned slowly and saw Matteo approaching. She took a long breath.“Yes, Matteo?” Rose asked, trying to sound casual.“I made a mistake. I’m sorry, Rose, I—”“No, Matteo. Let’s just forget it. Excuse me,” Rose cut him off.Rose’s breath caught in her throat as she turned and headed straight for the hotel exit. Suddenly, Matteo grabbed her arm. Rose turned back, looking at the man in front of her with an expression she could no longer hide.She was anxious, her heart pounding wildly.Matteo, though he looked calm, felt an overwhelming urge to claim Rose completely. The hunger inside him was difficult to control.Suddenly, Matteo’s phone vibrated in his pocket, breaking the tension. Without checking the caller, he immediately rejected the call. He didn’t want Rose to slip away again.“Rose, I…” Matteo looked torment

Last Updated : 2026-02-10

138. Where Fear Meets Fury

Paris slammed the door of her private penthouse and rushed inside. She threw her handbag onto the couch, her breathing ragged as if she had just run a marathon.It was her second safe house, the place where she had been hiding Romilda while they stayed in the city to arrange a fake passport.“Oh, you’re back.” Romilda’s hoarse voice came from the doorway of the guest room.Romilda held a glass of cognac in her hand. Paris felt disgusted seeing that she still had the nerve to drink in the middle of the day.Paris didn’t answer. She sat on the couch, biting her perfectly manicured thumb. The gesture immediately irritated Romilda. The alcohol in her system made her temper flare faster.“Hey! I’m talking to you!” Romilda snapped.Paris stopped and narrowed her eyes. “You need to leave. Tonight. I don’t care if your passport isn’t ready.”“What? Why?” Romilda frowned. “I’m not going to Europe under my old identity. That’s risky and ridiculous, Paris.”“Risky?” Paris let out a hysterical la

Last Updated : 2026-02-13

139. The Sister Who Set the Trap

“I don’t care about your revenge!” Paris shouted. “I’m done! I’ve been more than generous letting you stay here, feeding you, hiding you from the police!”Romilda only looked at her coldly, as if she were dealing with a whining child. That attitude made Paris even angrier.“I don’t want to die over something stupid because you’re jealous of your own sister, Romilda!” Paris snapped.“Jealous?” Romilda clicked her tongue. “She destroyed me, even after I gave her a chance. That pathetic woman only pretends to be good. She’s a hypocrite. Rose wants to take everything from me.”“Whatever! That’s your problem! If you don’t leave my place tonight, our deal is off. You walk out, or I drag you out myself!”Paris turned toward the door, ready to call her private security.“Go ahead,” Romilda said flatly. “Call secur

Last Updated : 2026-02-14

140. The Weight of His Trust

Several days had passed since Aaron returned home from the hospital. In those days, Rose’s routine had changed drastically into an exhausting cycle. Strangely enough, it also felt thrilling. In the mornings, Rose made sure Aaron had breakfast and took his medication. From noon until late afternoon, she spent her time at the office, often trapped in meeting rooms with Matteo, discussing the Techfez project with Cavanaugh’s company. At night, she returned to Aaron’s side, giving him updates or simply keeping him company. That afternoon, heavy rain poured over the city. From behind the restaurant’s glass wall, Matteo stared outside for a moment, lost in thought. Rose sat across from him, her laptop open on the table. She looked serious and completely focused. Rose’s phone vibrated on the table. Aaron’s name appeared on the screen. She immediately grabbed it, tucking the phone between her ear and shoulder while continuing to type. “Hello, Aaron? What is it?

Last Updated : 2026-02-15

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