Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 213

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Aurora’s checks flushed a deep red as she locked eyes with Parker and stammered, “You.. you kissed me.”

A playful smirk appeared on Parker's lips as he leaned closer and pressed a gentle kiss on her forehead. “Like

this?” he asked, his tone teasing.

Aurora shook her head quickly. “No, not like that.”

With a grin, Parker leaned in and kissed her softly on both cheeks. “Was it like this, then?” he asked again.

“No, still not like that,” she replied, shaking her head once more.

This time, Parker brought his face closer, his lips brushing lightly against hers. He placed a tender kiss on her lips

and whispered in a husky voice, “Was it like this?”

Aurora didn’t respond. Her breath caught as she stared into his eyes. Then, to his utter surprise, she wrapped

her arms around his neck, pulling him closer. With unexpected boldness, she kissed him deeply, her lips pressing

against his with urgency.

Parker's eyes widened for a moment, stunned by her sudden move. But as her kiss deepened, he felt his heart

race. How could he not respond when the woman he loved was kissing him so passionately? All his reservations

melted away as he kissed her back, pouring every ounce of his feelings into that moment.

What started clumsy and hesitant soon turned into a passionate exchange. Their hearts raced in unison as their

lips moved together, tongues exploring with growing confidence. To Aurora, this felt like a dream, a vivid and

beautiful one where she could let go of all inhibitions.

For Parker, however, it was a dream ctrue. He was completely lost in the moment, the world around him

fading into the background. Through the kiss, he tried to convey everything he felt for her-love, gratitude, and

longing.

But their blissful moment was suddenly interrupted by a voice outside the room.

“Aurora, dear, are you alright? Why were you screaming earlier?” Grandma Marie called out, her voice filled with

concern.

Aurora froze. “...”

Parker panicked. “...”

Reality ccrashing back, and Parker remembered where he was-Aurora’s house, in the middle of the night.

Still slightly dazed from the alcohol, Aurora giggled, poking Parker's cheek. “Hehe, Grandma even showed up in

my dream. You were right after all,” she said with a sleepy laugh.

Parker blinked in disbelief. “...1”

Quickly snapping into action, he jumped off the bed, frantically searching for a place to hide. If Grandma Marie

walked in and found him there, what kind of impression would she have of him? He cursed himself silently for not

thinking this through.

Spotting the closet, Parker darted over and slipped behind it just as the door to Aurora’s bedroom began to creak

open.

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Meanwhile, Aurora, still under the haze of alcohol, watched him vanish from sight. She pouted, mumbling under

her breath, “See? You always disappear like this. Shameless boss...” With that, she closed her eyes and drifted

back to sleep.

Parker, hidden behind the closet, heard her complaint and sighed indisbelief. He couldn’t decide whether to

laugh or cry at her words. Twitching his lips, he vowed silently, Just wait, Aurora. I'll show you how shameless |

can be for you.

But for now, all he could do was hope that Grandma Marie wouldn't find him hiding there.

Grandma Marie carefully pushed open the door to Aurora's bedroom, her face etched with concern. The sudden

scream she had heard moments ago had startled her awake. Worried that Aurora might have fallen or hurt

herself, she had rushed over to check.

As the soft glow of the light illuminated the room, Grandma Marie scanned her surroundings. Everything seemed

to be in order. Aurora was lying peacefully on her bed, her expression calm despite the earlier commotion.

Relieved, Grandma Marie sighed softly and approached her granddaughter. She pulled the blanket up to Aurora's

shoulders, tucking her in gently. After ensuring she was comfortable, Grandma Marie turned off the light and

quietly exited the room, shaking her head with a small smile at her granddaughter’s antics.

Once he was sure the coast was clear, Parker emerged cautiously from his hiding spot behind the closet. He

released a long breath of relief, running a hand through his hair. That had been close-too close.

He walked over to Aurora’s bedside, gazing at her sleeping form. A tender smile graced his lips as he leaned

down to place a soft kiss on her forehead. “Goodnight, Aurora,” he whispered. “I hope you remember everything

from tonight.” With that, he slipped out of the room, leaving her to rest.

The next morning, Aurora stirred awake, her head pounding as though a hammer was rhythmically striking it.

“Ugh!” she groaned, pressing her palms to her temples in an attempt to ease the throbbing pain.

Sitting up slowly, she looked around her room, her face scrunched in confusion. When did | get back home? What

exactly happened last night?

She massaged her aching head, trying to piece together the scattered fragments of her memory. Gradually, the

events of the previous night began to resurface: the fashion show, her impromptu singing, Jeff, the party, the

drinks... and then-

Her heart skipped a beat. She remembered.

She had kissed Parker.

Aurora's eyes widened in shock

as the

WHAT?! | KISSED Parker?!

Fxpeecckekx memory of their kiss in the parking lot replayed vividly in her mind.

Throwing herself back onto the bed, she grabbed a pillow and buried her face in it, screaming silently. Why, why,

why?! He’s my boss! How could | have kissed him? What must he think ofnow?

She tossed and turned, her mind a chaotic mess of panic and embarrassment. But then, more memories began

to surface. She remembered them playing in the parking lot, him chasing after her, picking her up and gently

placing her in his car... and then his words.

| love you.

| love you, Aurora.

Her heart raced as the words echoed in her mind. His voice, his expression-they were etched into her memory.

There was no mistaking it. Parker had confessed his love to her.

Aurora sat up abruptly, clutching the pillow tightly to her chest. Her face was flushed, her heart pounding so

loudly she thought it might leap out of her chest. “He... he really said that,” she whispered to herself.

And then, it hit her.

“He loves me!” Aurora exclaimed, her voice rising with excitement. She jumped up from the bed, her joy

bubbling over uncontrollably. Hugging the pillow, she began bouncing on the mattress, unable to contain her

happiness.

“AHHH!!!” she screamed, laughing and spinning as she celebrated.

Hearing the commotion, Grandma Maric and little Auroraze, who had been watching TV in the living room,

hurried into her bedroom.

“Momma, are you okay?” Auroraze asked, his small voice laced with concern as he peeked around the door.

“Aurora, what's going on in here?” Grandma Marie demanded, her tone a mix of worry and exasperation. She

stopped in her tracks when she saw Aurora bouncing on the bed, a pillow clutched tightly in her arms.

Grandma Marie stared, her expression frozen in disbelief. “... What on earth is wrong with this girl?” she

muttered under her breath.

Aurora froze mid-jump, turning to see her grandmother and son standing at the door.

Auroraze pouted, crossing his arms as he looked up at his mother with a hurt expression. “Momma, you're so

mean! You're all by yourself and didn’t even call Auroraze to join!”