CHAPTER 223: CHAPTER 223: EARS TURNED RED

It’s just the outfit that the woman is wearing, the store clerk finds it a bit unbearable to look at, but—

She’s got the looks!

Being good-looking can make up for everything, can’t it!

So cute, oh no, so stunning, oh that’s not right either... Why are there such beautiful and cute women in the world!

The store clerk feels her jealousy driving her to mental breakdown. Just when a bit of warmth touched her heart, her world crumbles again.

Comparing oneself to others, it’s a blow to confidence.

As a single lady, her heart was stabbed multiple times.

But the store clerk, resilient as ever, stood up and took out her phone, capturing the warmest scene—a man standing tall, gazing down at the woman with deep affection, and the woman with closed eyes, the candlelight illuminating her pretty face, softening her features. From this angle, her face couldn’t be seen clearly, yet it gave the impression of dreamlike beauty.

The light just right above the two, enveloping them in warmth, the man’s profile stern and cold, showing only the deep emotion in his eyes, yet his face is not visible.

Perfect angle, perfect lighting, perfect couple.

The store clerk excitedly posted the photo on social media.

"Comrades, I’ve been hurt tonight! Late-night sweetness, can’t let only me suffer!"

At this time, Mason Nightshade and Aurelia Shaw were unaware that they had been secretly photographed. Fortunately, the clerk was considerate and didn’t capture their faces clearly.

"Mason," Aurelia suddenly called to him, her voice light and detached, causing Mason’s heart to clench, had she woken up? Grayson didn’t mention she’d wake up so suddenly.

When Aurelia looked over, Mason let out a sigh of relief; if she were awake, she wouldn’t be looking at him with those eyes.

Thinking of this, a bittersweet smile appeared in Mason’s heart.

"Hmm?" He hid his expression and sat down in front of her.

"Today is my birthday." Aurelia raised the corners of her lips, her peach blossom eyes slightly curved, her eyes sparkling with bright light, and then a hint of sadness flickered in her eyes, "Did you forget?"

Mason was taken aback.

He looked down at his watch.

Then glanced at the time on his phone.

Ever since the rebirth incident, he’s been rigorous about time, there’s absolutely no possibility of making a mistake.

Today isn’t her birthday.

But she believes today is her birthday? Mason recalled Grayson’s words, his gaze toward Aurelia shifted, feeling a pang of heartache, on the actual day of her birthday, did something happen?

"I didn’t forget, what gift do you want? I’ll buy it for you, is that okay?" Mason said.

But Aurelia shook her head.

Mason furrowed his brows in confusion.

He only heard Aurelia saying, "I want you."

The three words slipped from her mouth lightly and gently, teasing Mason’s heartstrings, rendering him rare and stupefied, his brain failing to react for the first time.

"I am yours, is there any other wish?" After a long moment, Mason regained his senses and responded earnestly, not expecting that he’d be so taken aback by her three words.

What an embarrassing moment, Major General Nightshade honestly didn’t want to admit it.

"Another wish, huh?" Aurelia tilted her head, thought for a moment, then shook it, "No, I just want you. Huh? Mason, why are your ears red?"

"They’re not!" Mason turned his head away, his gaze flickering toward the distance.

Aurelia watched his reddened ear tips, murmuring in confusion, "They are red, aren’t they? Is it too hot? But I’m dressed more warmly than you."

After finishing the cake, on the way back, Aurelia fell asleep, Mason, afraid of waking her, drove very steadily, and when they reached home, he carried her upstairs, and placed her on the bed.

Looking at her sleeping face, recalling all that had happened that night, Mason sighed softly.