All Chapters of Reborn Without You: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Amelia's breath caught, and tears welled up in her eyes. She rose at once and gave Alfred a deep, earnest bow. "I'm sorry. This time, I won't let you down."Alfred's car was already waiting to take him back to the institute.Jasper drove Amelia back. While she had been talking with Alfred, he had taken Evelyn out and spoiled her with snacks, stationery, and toys—two full bags dangling from his hands.Evelyn was all smiles, giggling so hard that her little dimples showed."You bought her this much?" Amelia asked, rather exasperated.Jasper arched a brow at her. "They're for the kid. Don't tell me you're thinking of paying me back."He smirked. "No need for money. Just work hard for me in the future, and we'll call it even."Amelia couldn't help but laugh. "So you had an ulterior motive, after all."Then, Jasper's tone shifted. "Do you really plan to keep living in a hotel with your daughter?""I've already started looking for a place," Amelia said. She wanted something close

Backstage at the competition, Jasper and Winona arrived one after the other.Winona stepped in, her face full of disdain. "Just ran into that pain in the ass outside again. They're everywhere. And that Nicole—heard she's competing in this event too." She huffed. "It's completely insane! The way she strutted around like she owned the place was unbelievable."Amelia laughed. "Why are you so worked up over her?""I just can't stand that smug look she gets, riding on men's coattails and acting so pleased with herself! She had no qualifications to get into Institute 511, so she got your husband to pull some strings for her." Winona's nostrils flared with anger. "Tell me. You've been married to Christopher for years. What has he ever done for you? For Nicole, though? He's generous beyond belief!"Amelia pursed her lips.It was true. Six years of marriage, and Christopher had flown back and forth across the globe every year with Nathan just to see Nicole.A man would go any distance f

A flicker of unease rose in Nicole's chest.She remembered Aurora Vision as just a group of students, still in school. She had barely taken them seriously. How could such a team possibly hide a pro of that caliber?"Feeling nervous?" Christopher glanced at her.Nicole forced a smile. "Nervous? Not at all. In this kind of competition, the only ones who should be worried are my opponents."Even if Aurora Vision had a powerhouse hidden within it, the group was still inexperienced. With that thought in mind, Nicole allowed herself a small measure of relief.The 24-hour extreme challenge allowed for breaks, but no one wanted to waste time. They all napped in shifts, catching only a few moments of rest.When it finally ended, Amelia felt like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders. She leaned back in her chair, rubbing her temples, utterly exhausted.The panel of judges consisted of experts from various aerospace departments, who scored each team using a detailed scoring system.

Near the competition venue, there was a private club.Amelia stepped inside.Christopher had reserved a tea room, and he was already there when she arrived. The man wore all black, his gaze lowered as he sipped tea with quiet composure.Steam from the hot water swirled around them, carrying the delicate fragrance of the tea through the room. Amelia actually found the aroma quite pleasant.Christopher was even more devoted to tea culture, drinking coffee only when late nights of work demanded it.Seeing Amelia enter, he gestured lightly. "Sit.""What do you want to talk about?" Amelia asked as she sat, her eyes fixed on him.She had come because she assumed Christopher's message was about the divorce.He noticed the strange, complicated look in her eyes. He poured a cup of tea and set it in front of her. "Why were you at the competition today?""That's none of your business," she replied coolly.Christopher didn't flinch at her coldness."Where are you and Evie living?" he as

When Amelia came down the stairs, her expression was far from cheerful.Claire looked at her with concern. "Did something happen? You look exhausted. I'll run you a bath. Rest for a while. Tomorrow morning, I'll take Evie to school."Claire's heart ached seeing Amelia so worn out.Ever since she was little, Amelia had been full of energy. She was always vibrant, even while managing life in the Zephyr household with two kids.She looked different now, in ways Claire couldn't quite put into words.Amelia shook her head. "I just wanted to check on Evelyn, but I got here just as she fell asleep. I've got some things to take care of, so I need to head out.""You're going out so late?" Claire frowned. "It can wait, right? You should get some rest first. Health is the foundation for everything. No matter how busy, you have to take care of yourself."Amelia smiled. "I know, Mom. Don't worry. I've got it under control."Claire fell silent, knowing there was nothing more to say."By the