Do You Still Love Me When We Meet Again? (Aubrey and Damon) novel Chapter 181

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On the drive home, Tracy focused on the road while walking Aubrey through the family tree.

“My grandpa has two sons and two daughters, and my dad is the youngest,” Tracy said.“My parents had three of us–my oldest brother, my second brother, and me. You’re my second brother’s girlfriend, and my oldest brother’s wife is Olivia Summers.”

Aubrey Hayes kept her head down, scrolling through her phone as she listened.

The contacts on the Grid were a blur of strangers–names and faces she didn’t recognize at all.

Suddenly, a sobering thought hit her.

Tracy, what about my education? How far did I get in school?”

“You have your Bachelor’s degree.”

“Are you kidding me?” Aubrey groaned, leaning her head back.“All those years of studying, and I’ve got nothing to show for it. It was all for nothing.”

Tracy gave her a small, reassuring smile.“You lost your memory, Aubrey, not your brain. You might not remember the people or the events, but your intellect is still very much intact.”

“And my career? What did I do for a living?”

“You’re a lawyer.”

Aubrey buried her face in her hands, letting out a long, defeated sigh. “Why would they put me through a procedure that did this much damage? Every law book I ever memorized is gone. Without a career, I’m basically just dead weight.”

‘Aubrey, listen to me. You passed the Bar after only a year of studying. You’re brilliant. Trust yourself–reviewing it all will take a fraction of the time it

did the first time around.”

Aubrey couldn’t help the small smile that tugged at the corners of her lips. She glanced at Tracy, feeling a flush of shy pride.“Was I really that smart?”

Tracy beamed, her expression full of warmth. You were incredible. Back in college, you were absolutely radiant–stunning, sharp, and so fiercely brave. You had my brother completely wrapped around your finger.”

Looking at her now, Tracy felt like she was seeing the Aubrey she had first met. The amnesia had brought back a certain purity–a mix of innocence and quiet confidence. She was resilient, reserved, and for the first time in a long time, she actually seemed ready to smile.

Aubrey set her phone aside, her eyes shimmering with curiosity as she looked at Tracy.“Tell me everything,” she urged.“I want the full rundown on your

brother.”

His name is Damon. He’s thirty, just six months older than you,” Tracy started. She carefully glossed over the years of breaking up and making up. teeping the narrative clean. “You were his first love. In fact, you’re the only woman he’s ever been with. You two have been together since college–eleven years total.

He works at the Aerospace Research Center as a propulsion engineer. He doesn’t smoke, rarely drinks, and doesn’t have a single vice. Oh, and he’s an imazing cook.”

He’s devoted to you, Aubrey. Even when things got hard–when you got sick–he never even thought about leaving your side.”

A faint blush crept up Aubrey’s neck. She bit her lower lip, considering this for a moment before asking, “What about… you know, the vitals? Height?

Build

‘He’s six–foot one I’m not sure about his exact weight, but he’s not bulky like my oldest brother. He’s more the lean muscle type–the kind of guy who ooks sleek in a suit but definitely has a rock–solid eight–pack underneath.” Tracy let out a little laugh, glancing at her sister–in–law “Don’t tell me you’te a total sucker for a pretty face, Aubrey?”

“Hey, can you blame me?” Aubrey countered, her tone surprisingly defensive “I don’t have any memories of him I don’t feel that spark or have any emotional history to fall back on. If he isn’t easy on the eyes, how am I supposed to find the motivation to make this work?”

“Fair point,” Tracy conceded with a nod. She felt a sudden wave of relief that her brother had always been and still was total eye candy

“Now, tell me about the rest of your family,” Aubrey said “What does everyone do? And what about my family

Tracy didn’t mind talking about her own family, but when it came to Aubrey’s she hesitated

That was a minefield she wasn’t ready to cross.

She had no idea if bringing up the Hayes family would trigger a relapse or some painful, buried memory.

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“Aubrey, I really need to focus on the road right now,” Tracy said, choosing a safe excuse.“How about I tell you more once we’re settled?”

Aubrey gave a knowing smile. “That’s fine.”

A few minutes later, the car turned into the gates of Blackwood Crescent.

Aubrey had suspected the family was wealthy–after all, she’d spent two months in a Private Care Suite–but she hadn’t realized they were this powerful.

In a city like New Haven, where every square inch of real estate cost a small fortune, owning a high–end condo or a modest villa was already a status symbol.

She certainly hadn’t expected this: a sprawling, magnificent three–courtyard estate that breathed history and prestige.

This wasn’t just rich; this was “old money” elite.

A sudden realization hit her–she clearly had impeccable taste in men. No wonder Tracy called her brilliant. If she’d managed to secure a boyfriend from a family this prominent, she must have been a real force to be reckoned with herself.

Aubrey stepped out of the car, her heels clicking against the stone path.

An elegant, sophisticated middle–aged woman approached her immediately. Her smile was warm and genuine as she took Aubrey’s hands in hers, squeezing them tight.“Aubrey, dear, you’re finally home. We’ve been so worried. It’s so good to have you back.”

Aubrey froze for a moment, searching the woman’s face. She stared for a long time, trying to find a spark of familiarity, but there was nothing.

Tracy grabbed the bags from the trunk and walked over to her side.“Aubrey, this is my mom, Victoria. Your mother–in–law.”

Mother–in–law? I guess after eleven years together, there wasn’t much of a difference between dating and marriage anyway.

Aubrey reacted quickly, offering a polite smile.“Hi, Mom.”

Victoria froze. Her eyes widened in shock before instantly shimmering with tears. She nodded vigorously, her voice thick with emotion as she replied, “Yes… yes, sweetheart. Two months in the hospital and you’re finally home. It’s such a blessing. I’ve prepared a huge feast for lunch.”

Thank you, Mom.” Aubrey felt a bit of a disconnect; the word felt heavy and unfamiliar on her tongue. It was a strange sensation, but she reminded herself that while her memory was wiped clean, theirs weren’t. She needed to be mindful of their feelings.

udging by the way Victoria’s eyes brimmed with tears, Aubrey could tell that unless this woman was an Oscar–winning actress, she genuinely loved

and cared for her.

‘Mom,” Tracy cut in,“I’m going to take her up to her room first, then show her around so she can get reacquainted with the place.”

‘Of course, go ahead.” Victoria quickly let go of Aubrey’s hand.“Get settled in. We’ll have lunch once you’re ready.”

Aubrey nodded and followed Tracy deeper into the estate.

As Tracy led her toward the bedroom, Aubrey discreetly pulled out her phone and did a quick search for the property value of a mansion like this in the heart of the city.

When she saw the figures–reaching well into the hundreds of millions–her heart did a nervous little flip. She felt a surge of anxiety, but beneath that, here was an undeniable, tiny spark of excitement.

Just what kind of absolute saint of a husband did I land?

They stepped into the master suite.

Aubrey felt a strange, subtle sense of déjà vu. It was warm and familiar, a ghost of a memory teasing her mind, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t quite grasp it.

The room was massive, partitioned into three distinct sections.

There was the sleeping quarters, her vanity area, and Damon’s home office.

Tracy set her luggage down in the spacious walk–in closet

Aubrey trailed her fingers over every surface, desperate to spark a memory, but nothing came. She was starting to hate this–this blank slate where her life used to be Picking up a copy of the Civil Code from a nearby shelf, she flipped through the pages absentmindedly “Tracy, when is your brother coming home?”

Probably in about ten days,” Tracy replied, glancing back at her. “Are you anxious to see him?

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“No,” Aubrey said, her cheeks flushing as she snapped the book shut and set it down.“I just… I need an adjustment period. The thought of sharing a bed with a total stranger tonight… I’m afraid I won’t be used to it.”

Tracy let out a long, heavy sigh, a sudden pang of sympathy for her brother twisting in her chest.

To be treated like a complete stranger by the woman he loved–it was going to be a long, agonizing ordeal. She wondered if Damon truly had what it took to win back a wife who didn’t remember a single thing about their life together.

Just then, Aubrey’s phone began to vibrate.

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