Alle Kapitel von The Substitute Twin Bride: Kapitel 181 – Kapitel 190

Rose returned Matteo’s kiss with the same intensity. Her arms circled his neck, her fingers tangling into his damp hair as she pulled him closer. The cold rain outside faded into nothing, replaced by the heat building between them.Matteo gently pushed Rose back until she was lying on the bed, hovering over her without breaking their kiss. His hands moved with urgency now, no longer hesitant as they traced her form beneath the blanket.“Matteo…” Rose breathed between their kisses.“I want you, Rose,” Matteo murmured against her neck, his voice rough. “Nothing else matters. It’s just you.”And in the middle of the storm that cut them off from the world, Rose let herself fall again. Tonight, there was only her, Matteo, and the emotions they had tried so hard to bury. Every boundary they had built came undone.Thunder roared outside, like a signal marking the beginning of something they both knew was dangerous.Matteo’s hands, once rough from gripping his hiking staff, now moved with a m

Rose shrugged. “I don’t know, Pierre. It feels like I don’t even recognize myself anymore.”“So you’re on this journey to find who you really are?”“At first, I was looking for peace. But the longer I walk… the more I don’t even know why I’m doing this pilgrimage.”Pierre chuckled softly. “I’ve been walking from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, eight hundred kilometers. Honestly, I still don’t recognize myself either. That’s just how humans are, Rose. We’re constantly changing.”Rose stayed silent, offering no response.“But this journey has a unique way of uncovering our secrets. The ones that make us dishonest with ourselves.”Pierre’s words hit Rose like a slap. Honesty was exactly what she had been avoiding. Even though Matteo had told her again and again that they needed to be honest with each other.But she couldn’t do it. She didn’t want to hurt Aaron, but she didn’t want to lose Matteo either.“I’ve made a lot of mistakes,” Rose murmured without realizing it.“Haven’t we all?”They ex

Silence.Rose stood frozen in front of the door, suddenly overcome with regret. Why had she come here? Why had she come back at all?Rose was about to turn away when she heard the sound of a key turning inside the lock. The door opened slowly, and Matteo stood there.Matteo had just finished showering, wearing only a robe, his hair still wet. He looked slightly surprised, though he tried to act casual.“Hi,” Matteo greeted awkwardly—it turned out he couldn’t hide his nervousness.Rose didn’t answer; she stared at Matteo, looking for any sign that would let her leave. However, Matteo’s gaze revealed an equally intense longing, though he held it back.Matteo opened the door wider. “Want to come in?”For a moment, Rose just stood in the hallway, hesitant and confused. But eventually, she stepped inside. As the door closed behind her, her defenses crumbled.Rose turned to Matteo. “I can’t, Matteo. I’ve tried…”“Tried what, Rose?”“To be a good girl! I tried to be faithful; I prayed all th

Rose returned to Aaron’s residence, where she was greeted warmly by her fiancé. Her expression couldn’t lie; there was something she wanted to say. It made Aaron pause the moment he hugged her and looked into her eyes.“Rose? What’s wrong?” Aaron asked. “Are you still thinking about your dad? I’m working on making sure he doesn’t bother you again.”Rose took a breath, slowly pulling away from his embrace. “It’s not just about my dad. There’s something else I need to tell you.”Aaron took her by the waist and guided her to sit down. His behavior was completely different now; he showed his affection and love openly, without holding back. This man had truly fallen deeply in love with her.But Rose knew she couldn’t lie to Aaron, or to herself.They sat on the couch, facing each other. Aaron’s eyes never left her face. Rose let out a long breath before finally speaking.She didn’t know what to say, but waiting any longer would only make her thoughts more tangled.“Aaron… I can’t marry you

The wedding day finally arrived in grandeur that left many in awe. The invited guests were ready to witness the young billionaire, Aaron, finally tying the knot—after previously letting go of Paris, a woman from his own social circle, despite being engaged to her for years.Many were curious about who Roseanne Baxter was, a name that had never once appeared at any gala or high-society fundraising event.The pipe organ began to echo, and as the wedding march played, the church doors slowly opened. Rose stood behind them, wearing the gown Suzannah had chosen for her.She looked like an angel descended to earth. Her face was set forward, her elegance radiating effortlessly. Though no one noticed, her eyes were empty.The guests exchanged glances and nodded among themselves. They agreed that Aaron’s choice this time was perfect, even if she didn’t come from the upper class.Rose stepped forward, gripping her bouquet tightly. In truth, she was holding back her nerves and disbelief at the p