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    Owed Him in My Past Life


    By the time I woke up, it was almost 9 a.m. I stretched my arm out, finding the space next to me empty, but the bed retained some warmth. It seemed that As had been up for a while.


    I shook my head, feeling a bitzy. Staying upte was exhausting.


    But there was no way around it. Matthew was like settling an old score from a past life. Perhaps I owed him something in a previous existence, and now he wasing to collect the debt


    I sighed softly, with a sense of resentment. Then I grabbed my phone and dialed Ryan.


    After informing him of the situation, he said, "You should go to the hospital. I''m already at the office. Don''t worry."


    zily replied, "It''s great to have you at thepany. Otherwise, I''d be in big trouble."


    ''You''re just trying to butter me up," he responded impatiently.


    "In that case, I''ll hang up." I teased him. "Focus on your work."


    "Fine, I''m hanging up." He grumbled, "That damn Matthew is causing trouble! Stupid shit." "I agree," I chuckled.


    Ryan had already hung up.


    Unexpectedly, myughter attracted As. He pushed the door open and saw me holding the phone,ughing.


    He quickly walked over, scrutinizing my face. "What''s going on? Why are youughing?"


    I circled my arms around his neck. "I don''t want to get up. I still want to sleep."


    He hugged me, kissing my forehead. "Then sleep. Get enough rest. A woman without enough sleep isn''t beautiful."


    "Are you saying I''m not beautiful?" I stared into his eyes deliberately. "Have you set your sights on someone else? Is that why you find me unattractive already? You can''t do that!"


    He bit my nose yfully. "People talk about being cat lovers or dog lovers. I''m a you lover. Who else could I possibly be interested in?"Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org.


    I giggled, all my moming grumpiness dissolving.


    "I called Ryan. He said I have a talent forforting him." I continued tough. "I also feel like I owe Matthew from a past life."


    My words made Asugh wholeheartedly. "Why do you think you owe him? Sooner orter, he''ll have to pay you back. And you dare tofort Ryan?"


    Suddenly, the phone rang again. I quickly answered, and it was Adrian. He urgently said, "Ms. Chloe,e to the hospital quickly. Matthew woke up, and he''s very agitated."


    "I can''t believe this. "I couldn''t hold back, swearing under my breath. ''Is he a child? Tell him to wait quietly, or he won''t see me. I don''t owe him anything."


    I purposely spoke loudly because I heard someone yelling in the background.


    Then I hung up and got out of bed. My good mood from the early morning waspletely gone, disrupted by this guy.


    After washing up, I changed into a dress and went downstairs.


    By the time I came downstairs, As had already set the breakfast table.


    ''Eat breakfast before we go," he said coolly, his tone unquestionable.


    I didn''t dare to argue. I walked to the table and looked at the spread. The breakfast was indeed rich, and he got it from Al Dente. It seemed that As had gotten up early to buy breakfast for me. I had no reason not to enjoy it.


    I sat down and leisurely began to eat breakfast. It was delicious, especially since it was from Al Dente. But most importantly, my lover had bought it for me.


    I couldn''t let As''s affection go to waste.


    Seeing me in this state, As was satisfied, constantly putting delicious bites into my bowl. He told me, "Take your time. I''ll apany youter."


    "You''re going too?" I was skeptical. "Aren''t you going to thepany?"


    "Yeah. I don''t feel at ease if you go alone."


    "Hmph." I snorted. "You''re worried about my overflowing kindness. But how could that be?"


    He nced at me and didn''t say anything, but it was clear that he wouldn''t change his mind. Oh well. If we went together, I wouldn''t worry about Matthew dragging me down. With As present, he wouldn''t dare,


    When I was full and let out a satisfied burp, I put down my cutlery and held my mouth. "I''m full and a bit sleepy again."


    Then go upstairs for a nap before we go. Let him wait," As said lightly.


    His nonchnce made me burst intoughter. "You''re cunning. Forget it. The main thing is that I need to digest this food. Let''s go to the hospital now."


    As also stood up with a smile and ced the dishes in the sink. He stayed by my side as we headed straight to the hospital.