Rebirth and Finding the One Truly Loves Me

Chapter 426 Jealousy

Although Audrey had limited contact with Anika, she could sense that the understanding between Anika and Sterling was unmatched by

anyone. Just a glance, a word from Sterling, and she knew what he wanted. Even after being separated for several years, there was not unfamiliarity.

Audrey felt anxious and confused in her heart. She was afraid that Sterling had found someone to redeem him and was distancing himself from her.

Upon hearing Audrey’s words, Sterling’s obsidian-like narrow eyes squinted slightly, his jawline tightened, and his sharp features became even more pronounced. He walked up to her, his large palm gripping her slender shoulder, and in a low, hoarse voice, he uttered, “You've changed.”

Audrey's heart tightened uncontrollably for a moment.

Did she change?

Yes, she changed!

Her feelings for him had already changed from liking to loving.

She was a person who valued her life greatly. If she hadn't fallen in love with him, how could she have possibly entrusted him with her most cherished possessions?

She gave him her body and her heart! She was intelligent and wise, but when it came to emotions, she was just a twenty—year-old girl.

Faced with a woman who had taken care of him since childhood and even saved him, she felt anxious, uneasy, and afraid in her heart.

Her slender eyelashes trembled, she lifted her eyes and looked into his deep, bottomless black eyes. A bitter curve appeared at the corner of her lips as she said, “Yes, | have changed. | have become petty, calculating, despite saying that | would treat her like a sister, but | couldn't do it.”

Audrey spoke while pushing Sterling, trying to push him away. But in the next moment, he pulled me directly into his arms.

His large palm encircled her slender waist, his resolute chin resting on top of her head, his voice hoarse as he said, “When | said things have changed. | meant that you've started to get nervous and jealous!”

“Before, whenever a woman appeared by my side, there were very few times when you were so emotionally excited.”

Audrey was pressed against Sterling’s solid and broad chest, with the tip of her nose filled with his refreshing and captivating masculine

scent. She curled her hands into fists, unsure whether to push him away or embrace him.

“| didn’t think much about what you said about the slippers at the time, and | indeed didn’t pay enough attention to the details. | understand that you're not feeling well.” He lowered his gaze and looked at her beautiful and delicate face, cupping it with his hands. His rough fingertips gently caressed her smooth skin. “I will pay attention in the future, but don’t overthink it. Anika is really just a sister to me, and neither of us has any other thoughts!”

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Audrey could tell that Sterling really had no other thoughts.

But Audrey's intuition told her that Anika did not treat Sterling as just an ordinary younger brother. Of course, this intuition still needs to be verified.

“| just came back from a business trip, let's not argue, okay?” Sterling held Audrey’s hand and led her towards the villa. “I'll take you inside to have a look.”

Audrey looked at the intertwined fingers of the two people, and her mood gradually improved a bit.

The villa was decorated in a cool color scheme, with a complete set of low-key yet luxurious Nordic furniture. The living room had 180- degree floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking a well-maintained. beautiful garden. Next to the garden, there was a wooden swing.

Sterling walked up to Audrey, a small jewel box appearing in his slender hand at some point. “It was for you.” Every time he went on a business trip, he would bring her a gift.

Audrey took the brocade box and opened it. Inside was a diamond anklet, intricately designed and exquisitely luxurious, with a unique style that little girls would love.

“Do you like it?” he asked in a hoarse voice.

Audrey lifted her eyes, her black and white deer—like eyes looking at him, her lips curling upwards. “How did you come up with the idea of giving me a anklet?”

Sterling took the anklet from her hand, his tall figure bending down as

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he squatted in front of her. “I want to keep you tied down, for the rest of my life,” he said.

Her ankles were slender, and when she put on the anklet, it complemented her skin, making it even more fair and beautiful. He slightly bowed his head and kissed her ankle.

The warm touch, when it touched her skin, caused Audrey to have a layer of pink particles all over her body.

The heart was beating vigorously.

She pulled him up, and the next second, he pressed her against the French window.

The fierce kiss landed on her lips.

Audrey's hands, which were resting on his shoulders, slowly transformed into encircling his neck.

| tiptoed and responded to him.

He extended his long arm and lifted her up by her waist, holding her in a manner similar to carrying a child.

He carried her to the master bedroom on the second floor. As the door was closed, all the sounds inside were cut off. The sound of dripping water could be heard in the bathroom.

Sterling went to take a shower, while Audrey weakly leaned on the bed, her slender feet peeking out from under the blanket, her clear eyes fixed on the delicate ankle bracelet.

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The more | looked at it, the more | liked it.

| didn’t expect his straight male perspective to change so much. He now knows the style she likes. Staring at the ankle bracelet for a while, Audrey suddenly had an inspiration in her mind.

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Getting ready to get out of bed to find some paper and a pen, Sterling's phone on the bedside table vibrated. A message was sent.

Sterling, does Audrey still like the ankle bracelet? Today she seemed. a bit unhappy. Did | affect you both? Lately, besides your business trips, your thoughts have been focused on me, neglecting her. Little girls need to be pampered. Once | feel better, | will go back to my grandmother's house and won't disturb you both anymore...

Avery long message.

Audrey didn’t finish watching, and the screen went dark.

Audrey noticed the word “anklet” and she lowered her head to look at the chain on her foot, her mind went blank for a moment. Vaguely, he remembered the set of lipstick he had given her.

He said it was sent by a sister.

| suppose that sister must be Anika!

And was it Anika who came up with the idea for this ankle bracelet

Audrey blinked her eyes and various complex emotions surged in her heart for a moment.

She put on her clothes and took off the ankle bracelet.

After taking a shower, Sterling came out of the bathroom and noticed that Audrey was not in the bedroom. He looked around and found her standing on the balcony, so he walked over to her quickly.

He was wearing a navy blue robe, loosely tied with a loose belt, revealing a sexy chest. He walked up behind Audrey and called out to her in a low voice, “Audrey, it's cold outside. Why aren't you staying inside?”

Audrey slowly turned her head, her long hair being blown by the night breeze, covering her large cheeks. She raised her hand to tuck her hair behind her ear, showing no signs of happiness, anger, or emotions on her face. “I want to calm down for a moment.”

Sterling noticed Audrey's change in mood and narrowed his dark, narrow eyes slightly. “Why are you suddenly unhappy?” The temperature outside was low. Sterling said as he went to hold Audrey’s hand, intending to lead her into the room. Before | could even touch her fingertips, she ruthlessly pushed me

away.

Sterling furrowed his brow and asked, “What’s wrong?”

Audrey raised the anklet tightly held in her hand and looked into Sterling’s bottomless black eyes, “Who taught you to buy me an anklet?”