Rebirth as The Billionaire's Seventh Wife-Chapter 104: He Needs to Clear His Thoughts

Aurora stood outside the bathroom, waiting for him to finish. However, after an extra five minutes, there was still no sign of him, only the sound of running water inside.

’Is he alright?’ she wondered, glancing at the door.

She longed to sneak inside to glimpse him, but she hesitated. She worried he might notice her or that she might lose her mind just gazing at him without any linen draping his flawless figure.

Aurora wanted to leave the room, but was afraid someone might come up to this floor and see her with her natural hair.

Last night, she put her wig in one of the bathroom storage cabinets.

She needed it.

Without any other options, she had to wait for Alex to finish taking his shower and come out.

However, as seconds passed and her patience grew thin, she finally heard the sound of the water stop.

Her hands tightened even more, a flutter of nerves dancing inside her. She could hardly wait to see him after his shower.

Was he wearing his bathrobe or just a towel around his waist?

So much imagination runs wild in her mind, tormenting her sanity.

She clutches her hand tightly while trying to calm her nerves.

’Tsk, tsk, this guy! What’s he thinking? Why is he so eager to show off his perfect abs? Could he be trying to charm me with his allure?’

After clearing her throat and glancing away, Aurora promptly handed him his slim-fit black shirt and khaki-colored trousers, which she found in the closet.

"I’ve found your clothes in the closet. I hope they match your style," she said nonchalantly.

Alex was taken aback to learn that she had generously prepared his clothes. He cast his eyes downward at the shirt she selected.

It’s difficult for him not to think about his late assistant, Aurora Moon, who always prepared his clothes each morning. Because this woman does the same thing, it confuses him, and their resemblance confuses him even more.

He quietly expresses his frustration, ’How can I dismiss my suspicion about her when she looks so much like Rory? And how does she select clothes that Rory frequently chooses for me?’

"Alex? If you don’t like..."

"No! I like it!" he said quickly, taking the clothes from her hand.

"It’s great to hear that, Alex. Alvin has prepared just a few sets for you, so it helped me make my decision quickly and simply," she said with a warm smile.

Aurora tries to act nonchalant, aware that Alex seems doubtful of her once more.

Earlier, she had prepared some clothes for him without much thought.

However, she began to regret seeing him in a trance, staring at the clothes without moving an inch or putting them on.

How could she forget entirely about their conversation from last night? This man is suspicious of her.

"Do you want to shower?" he asked, noticing her silently gazing at the bathroom door.

"Yeah..." She nods while walking to the wardrobe. After selecting a knee-length dress, her medical aid, and other items, she turns to face him again.

"I’ve filled the bathtub with warm water for you if you want to relax in a bubble bath for half an hour. We still have an hour before heading to the dining room for breakfast, so take your time."

He spoke this lightly, but his words took aback Aurora.

’Seriously, this man prepared it for me?’

Slowly, Aurora felt her heart swell, even though she hadn’t planned to soak in a bathtub in the early morning. But how could she refuse his kindness? No wonder he’s taking more time in the bathroom to prepare her bath.

"Alex, is it all right to do that? We’re already running late..." she asked anxiously, aware that breakfast is typically served at seven in this house, but it was now nearly seven. freēwēbnovel.com

"It’s alright. They understand we’re newlyweds, and you seem worn out, Aurora. If you don’t look fresh, my parents and grandfather will scold me for making you tired all night..."

Alex suppressed a chuckle when he noticed her eyes widen and her cheeks redden.

Upon hearing his words, Aurora felt her cheeks flush again, and the image of waking up in his arms danced through her mind again.

So many questions swirled in her mind now. She wanted to know how she ended up in his arms, but the more she thought about it, the more embarrassed she felt.

"Alright. If that’s what you think, I’ll take my time." Aurora smiles while watching him leave, but moments later, his words nearly suffocate her.

"Stop looking at me, Aurora. Hurry up and go inside the bathroom; I was about to take off my towel—"

Alex chuckled at the sound of a slamming bathroom door.

’Teasing you was exciting and fun, Aurora...’ he murmured. Still, his smile vanished moments later, revealing a growing coldness in his gaze.

’Alex, what’s going on with you? When did you start feeling softer toward her? You need to stop showing you care, or she might get confused and think you like her.’

Taking a deep sigh, he tossed his towel onto the bed and began to put on his clothes.

He didn’t wait for Aurora to finish her bath; instead, he decided to step outside the bedroom to give her privacy while also needing to clear his mind.

A lot has happened since last night, and he truly needs to take some time to think clearly outside.

After picking up his cigarettes, he strolls to his study.

...

When Aurora emerged from the bathroom, neatly dressed and wearing her wig, she felt confused to see that Alex was not there.

’Did he go down first?’ she wondered while approaching the table to check her cell phone.

As she searched for a text from Alex, a message from Joe caught her attention.

Last night, she completely forgot to get back to him. Alex distracted her.

Aurora gazed out the window toward her father’s house, pondering the job offer.

She has two motivations for accepting the offer: the money and her curiosity about the identity of the person willing to pay her such a large sum.

But something worries her as well. If that person is willing to pay her that much, it indicates that her target is an influential figure in this world, and the risk is high. The job could put her life in danger.