Me And My Billionaire Husband (Aurora and Heath) novel Chapter 156

Chapter 156

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Cheryl and Daxton’s aide whisked them away, while Lysander took his leave. Zane, having been aided to his quarters by the servants, was already enveloped in slumber.

On the staircase, Alaric lay sprawled, muttering drowsily, “Heath, what truly ails me?”

Vespera, happening upon the scene, shook her head in a mix of resignation and empathy, seated herself beside him, and queried, “Who declared you insufficient?”

Alaric, briefly opening his eyes before letting them fall shut once more, lounged there, lazily humming, “If I’m so commendable, why does she not harbor affection for me?”

Vespera, resting against the steps with her gaze lost in the celestial tapestry above, murmured, “He harbors no affection for me because of my perceived inadequacies…”

Alaric, with a squint and a struggle, propped himself slightly, patted Vespera’s head, and offered, “Perhaps it’s he who lacks the merit for

you!”

Vespera, with a hint of a smile, suggested, “Perhaps that girl lacks the worthiness for you as well?”

Alaric slumped back onto the steps, sinking into a semi–conscious state. Vespera, with thoughtful care, retrieved a blanket from the living room to drape over him. Jay, approaching, extended his assistance, “Hey, allow me to escort you home.”

Vespera consented with a nod and followed Jay, departing the Alaric estate.

Scene transition.

In the living room, Heath gently placed Aurora, illuminating the space with a flick of the light switch. Aurora, rubbing her eyes in sleepy bewilderment, leaned on Heath, inquiring softly, “Where lies my birthday tribute?”

Kieran, retrieving a multitude of gifts from the vehicle’s trunk, arranged them within the living area. Aurora, with childlike insistence, perched on the floor, eager to unveil the presents.

Heath, accommodating her excitement, handed her scissors to aid in unwrapping the mysteries, their origins unknown. They delved into the task haphazardly, with Aurora, her vision blurred, unable to discern the nature of the gifts but filled with an infectious glee at each revelation.

Included amongst these tokens was a grand plush toy, a sizable, plush bear. Aurora, nestling into its comforting embrace, laughed with unbridled joy.

Requesting a beverage, Heath, albeit reluctantly, procured two bottles of fruit wine from the cabinet. Following several past instances of Aurora’s inebriation, he had acquiesced to Kieran’s suggestion of stocking fruit wines. Hence, amidst his collection of exquisite foreign and red wines, these vibrant fruit wine bottles had found their place…

Aurora, holding a bottle with a gleeful expression, exclaimed, “Here’s to us, Heath! Cheers!”

Heath, taken aback, remained silent, offering only an ellipsis in response.

After taking a sip, Aurora said with a mix of joy and sentimentality, “Celebrating me… my birthday… cheers to that…”

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Heath, responding with a brief pause, finally added softly, Happy birthday.”

Aurora, gripping Heath’s arm, stuttered, Heath… my joy today is beyond words!

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“Truly? Does this day bring you happiness? Heath, ensuring her comfort against the bear, seated himself beside her, inquiring gently.

“Yes! A birthday like this is a first for me… Such a novel experience… haha…” Aurora’s giggles echoed, her eyes twinkling, “Surrounded by so many gifts… overwhelmed with joy!”

“That you find happiness in this brings me solace,” Heath murmured, tenderly brushing her hair.

Internally, Aurora reveled in an unprecedented joy. Never before had she commemorated a birthday; in the Abyss, devoid of identity, documents, or known birth dates, such celebrations were non–existent.

She had envisioned her resurrected existence as a path of vengeance, a journey to exact retribution upon those who had wronged her.

Yet, in the midst of her quest for vengeance, she had inadvertently accumulated treasures she had never dared to hope for – friendships, moments of tenderness, and warmth.

Once, she was fearless, solitary, prepared to meet her end alongside Isabella as a necessary sacrifice.

Now, her aspirations had transformed. She longed to see her revenge to fruition and then to continue living, thriving, existing anew.

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