Chapter 461 A Marriage Of Convenience

• From her vantage point, Helena watched as Aurelia got into Matthew's car. To her surprise, Matthew took the shopping bags from Aurelia's hands with a gentle ease, something Helena hadn't expected to see. He was being considerate, even chivalrous—actions that seemed out of character for him.
• Although there was some distance between her and the car, Helena could almost sense Matthew's tenderness toward Aurelia through his gestures. The two appeared to be engaged in casual conversation, and then Matthew laughed—something rare for a man who typically wore a mask of indifference.
• Helena's breath caught in her throat. Matthew didn't laugh often, and when he did, it was usually reserved for close friends. The distant, aloof man she knew so well had softened around Aurelia.