Me And My Billionaire Husband (Aurora and Heath) novel Chapter 221

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The book Dual Facades tells the story of Glimmer, a high school girl suffering from severe depression due to family issues and academic pressures.

Every day, Glimmer forces a smile with her classmates, trying to fit in, but returns home to silently shed tears, haunted daily by thoughts of suicide.

When Glimmer confides in her teachers and peers about her depression, her teacher advises her to focus on her studies, while her classmates mockingly say, ‘Wow, that’s so cool.‘ Her mother, impatient, dismisses her concerns, urging her back to her homework.

Glimmer’s attempts to seek help from the outside world fail one by one, and her condition worsens day by day. Despite fighting desperately to cling to hope and help others, she ultimately succumbs to suicide.

This book is a complete tragedy. Glimmer struggles to survive, tormented by depression, leading to her untimely death.

The book’s acclaim is due to the author, Luce, who himself suffered from depression. He infused his life experiences into this literary work, crafting a vivid portrayal of a woman battling depression.

Its publication has significantly raised societal awareness about the devastating impact of depression, lending it substantial social significance.

Heath chose this book, perfectly aligning with Aurora’s request.

She stayed up all night reading it, arriving in the dining room the next morning with dark circles under her eyes.

Seeing her exhausted appearance, Heath, slightly displeased, asked, ‘Finished the book?‘

Facing Heath’s stern look, Aurora smiled apologetically, ‘Yes, it was really good…‘

Heath snorted coldly, ignoring her. Aurora wisely kept her head down, silently eating, not daring to speak.

Barely able to keep her eyes open, Aurora nearly buried her face, overwhelmed with fatigue and lacking any appetite.

Heath stood up, scooped Aurora in his arms, and carried her to the bedroom.

This time, he gently placed her in bed, took away her book and phone, kissed her forehead, and softly said, ‘Sleep now.‘

Aurora hummed, turned over, pulled up the covers, and quickly fell asleep.

When she woke up, it was already afternoon, and she was famished.

After washing her face, she walked out of the bedroom to find the house eerily quiet, as if she were alone.

‘Heath?‘ Aurora called out, but no one answered.

In the living room, she found a cup of water on the coffee table, weighed down by a note: ‘Gone to the office, we’ll have dinner when I

return.‘

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Aurora pouted, retrieved her phone, and settled on the sofa to read.

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Heath had given her this book, likely hinting at a film adaptation, but so far, she’d heard nothing about Dual Facades being turned into a movie, nor had any investors or producers approached her for auditions.

Bored, Aurora played with her phone. Her last one was broken by Maxwell, and this was a new one Heath bought her after returning from

the U.S.

Thinking of Maxwell, Aurora felt a wave of annoyance. Her dislike for him wasn’t entirely because he was Madeline’s son, but because he was always so secretive, an enigma she couldn’t unravel.

Maxwell always maintained a calm, polite facade, but his occasional emotional outbursts were quickly masked by his usual composure.

To Aurora, a person so elusive and opaque was not worth the effort of trying to understand or foster a good relationship with.

Lost in thought, Aurora’s phone vibrated with a text from Soraya: “Aurora, I’ve been notified to audition for the lead role in The Pianist. Would you mind if I worked with Zane on the film?”

Aurora replied: “It’s just work, don’t overthink it. The audition is up to the director. Good luck.”

Aurora had always been indifferent towards Soraya, even after Soraya risked injuring her hand to save Cheryl from a severe injury, for which Aurora never thanked her.

Soraya might have feelings for Zane, with his strikingly handsome appearance, few girls could resist him, and Soraya was just an average

young woman.

As long as she didn’t hinder Zane’s career or affect his work, Aurora was willing to share some resources with her, considering it a way to thank her for saving Cheryl last time.

Hearing the door, Aurora looked up as Heath entered, asking, “Awake?”

Aurora nodded: “Yes, did you work late?”

Heath took off his coat, approaching her: “Yeah, had to discuss some things with a client.”

Putting away her book and phone, Aurora suggested, “Let’s eat, Gloria has prepared dinner.”

They sat down to eat, and Aurora asked Heath, ‘Are you planning to cast Cheryl in Dual Facades?”

Heath nodded: ‘Not satisfied?”

Aurora shook her head: ‘No, it’s just that I haven’t heard about it being made into a movie. There’s no buzz about auditions in the industry.”

“There isn’t a production team yet, Heath confirmed.

Aurora was baffled: “Then how will it be filmed? Without investors or a production team?”

Heath, finishing his meal, looked at her: “Many want to bring this book to the big screen. The reason it hasn’t been done is because no one has secured the rights.”

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Aurora, confused: “What do you mean?‘

“The original author has passed away. If you want the film rights, you’ll need to negotiate with his daughter. If she agrees, we’ll film; if not, we’ll find another way, Heath explained.

Aurora nodded: “Okay, I’ll talk to her.”

Heath, looking at her determined face, sighed: “I’ll take you there.”

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The next day, Aurora rose early. Kieran drove them to the airport. The author’s daughter, Gita Luce, had been living in the United States since her father’s death.

Kieran got the tickets, and Aurora, surprised, said: “Philadelphia?”

Kieran nodded: “Ms. Luce has lived there for years.”

Boarding the plane with Heath, Aurora was silent, recalling that Sophia was also sent to Philadelphia, living on a tight budget set by her grandfather. She wondered how Sophia had fared this past year.

Landing in Philadelphia at 10 PM, a hotel car picked them up. Kieran, busy with work, didn’t join them.

Back at the hotel, Aurora, unable to sleep and feeling excited, tossed and turned in her bed. The prospect of acquiring the rights to make a movie was thrilling. If successful, Cheryl’s fame wouldn’t just be limited to a modest hit like The Earthquake; it could catapult her into international recognition, potentially bringing the movie to global film festivals and award ceremonies.

This anticipation was not just about elevating Cheryl’s career. For Aurora, securing the rights to Dual Facades represented a significant professional achievement. It was an opportunity to bring a poignant story to a wider audience, one that could resonate deeply on an international stage.

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