Falling in Love With A One-Night Stand

“This accident is just a warning,” Matthew frowned as he said, “and I’m afraid they’ll do something else after that. If you intervene now, they will be intimidated. That way, I’ll never find out who they are.”

Wayne was conflicted after hearing Matthew’s words. He didn’t want Matthew to be in danger. But when he put himself in Matthew’s shoes, he thought the boy had a point. He knew better than anyone the problems Matthew faced as the president of this group.

“Do you have a plan?” He asked.

Matthew nodded. “Don’t worry. I’m ready for it.”

“Can |help you in any way?”

“Yes.”

Hearing that, Wayne raised his eyes to Matthew.

“want you to go back home and stay out of things here,” Matthew said calmly.

Wayne froze for a second, as he didn’t expect Matthew to say anything like that. He even suspected that the two of them had been adversaries in a previous life. Matthew never allowed his father to be involved in anything he did and thought he was a pain in the ass. Wayne thought things would improve once Matthew grew up, but they didn’t. Yet, Wayne was relieved that no one was nearby to witness this awkward moment.

“You can have more rest, son. I’ll be here for a few days.” Wayne said. He then stood up and exited the room.

Matthew took a sip of the milk on the table after his dad left. He 530 Can We Trust Them?

smiled as he looked toward the room’s door.

Maria sat in the living room, waiting, She stood up when she saw Wayne and asked, “How is he?”

Wayne did not respond. Instead, he asked, “What did the doctor say about his injuries

“He said they were not serious. Something fell from the top of the building and hit Matthew. The police have apprehended the troublemakers.”

“Who are these people?”

“They bought some apartments in this unfinished building. Though We have spent a large amount of money helping the last contractor pay off the debt and compensated the residents, they still tried to blackmail us.”

time | came, so I’m suspicious about why they gathered there on the day Matthew went

analysis, Maria went completely

Matthew trustworthy?” Wayne raised his head to look at

find out who gave out his schedule,” Maria clenched her

few days and look into the matter. I’ll go back to my room now. Call me

“Okay.”

way, did you

her head. “No, | didn’t. | told her I called 530 Can We Trust

was a minor issue with the project, but you weren’t returning

recently, so let’s keep this under

“Gott.”

returning to his room, Wayne texted Anna to let her know he had arrived. Anna then quickly

there? Did you

to Anna’s sweet voice. “Why are you

you had your

so I’m not particularly hungry. How about you? What did you have

had just brought over some lasagna, and | couldn’t stop eating half of it. What about | get you some take-out? You should at

me | should eat healthy dinners,

for their health, but we still like to eat junk food when we’re on night shifts,” Anna said right away, “Jasper called me today, by the way. He said that he searched the whole island and was certain that Isabella could only leave there

We can check the boats that leave

boats depart from the island these days, including large cruise ships and small boats. Many local guides use boats to bring tourists

her down.” 530 Can We Trust

“Did Jasper say anything?”

currently

worry. She’ll

and replied, “I’m hoping so. I’ve had a bad feeling all day, and I’m guessing

his brow furrowed. “Maybe. Oh, my meals are here. I’m going to

wind was bitterly cold at night in Cliatin. The only convenience store near Cliatin University was still open. When Anthony entered the

items in the back! And why are you

store manager. She kept her head down but didn’t seem to believe she had done anything wrong. Her long brown hair was silky