You'll Fall For Me, Today or tomorrow

Yuliana froze slightly at her daughter’s questioning. Unable to deny Ellie’s guess yet embarrassed as a parent, she was at a loss for words to defend herself.

Just as she opened her mouth to explain, a figure emerged at the door. She turned around to see who it was, and much to her horror, it was none other than Matthew who stood staring at both of them.

Yuliana paled. Did he hear everything?

Ellie too, looked towards the door when she noticed her mother’s sudden change of expression.

Her chest tightened a little. Surely it’d be embarrassing for Yuliana to be put on the spot like this, but how could her parents possibly understand the disappointment she felt?

She could never understand why Matthew always seemed to be alienated by her own parents. He was always a respectable person in her eyes. Aren’t we a family?

Furthermore, he had always been so caring towards her ever since she was little. Now that her parents were trying to take advantage of Matthew in such an underhanded way, how was she supposed to face him as his beloved niece?

“Uncle Matt…” she stuttered as tears began welling up in her eyes.

On the contrary, Yuliana quickly recomposed herself and put on a pleasant smile. “Oh, Matthew! Since when did you come out here? Look at this child… She doesn’t seem to like the idea of Sienna becoming her new aunt! I’m just trying to tell her that it’s a misunderstanding. We just happened to bump into them after all. I hope you don’t get the wrong idea too, Matthew.”

“I didn’t. Don’t worry,” Matthew answered plainly.

“That’s great,” Yuliana placed a hand over her chest and heaved a sigh of relief. “I should go back inside to entertain our guests. Please help me calm Ellie down. This girl never listens to anyone besides you!”

As Yuliana hurried back into the lounge, Ellie stood at the same spot and stared at Matthew with a guilty look. The corner of her lips twitched as she attempted to say something, yet she was bereft of words.

Matthew wasn’t in the least bit bothered, though.

A sharp and observant person himself, of course, he had long seen through Matthias and Yuliana’s true intentions.

The way his sister-in-law had spoken earlier was nothing more than a pretense to keep the peace on the surface.

“Go inside, Ellie,” he said with a reassuring voice.

Ellie shook her head in defense. “Uncle Matt… you already knew about this, didn’t you? Aren’t you offended? I don’t even know what to say on behalf of my parents. I…”

Her voice trailed off. Tears began streaming down her face and dripped quietly onto the carpeted floor.

Seeing his adorable little niece in this state, Matthew had no idea how to comfort her.

He reached out a hand and ruffled her head.

“You’re overthinking. They’re just a little too concerned about me.”

“No, I’m not!” she refuted stubbornly, wiping her tears off with the back of her hand. “I’m sure everyone is aware of what’s really going on.”

Matthew looked at her in silence. This girl who used to be his cheeky little niece back then, had now grown up.

As an adult, the way she’s beginning to understand things now was different from when she was younger.

And what she observed today had only added to her disappointment at the reality of life.

So what if he and Matthias were brothers? Even siblings would still settle accounts with one another. Not everyone in a family would be equally earnest and truthful towards each other.

grownup already. There are more things which

just beyond her control, and she could only slowly bring herself to accept

head

her arms. “I don’t want to. I think I’ll go over to Zen

me you won’t tell her anything

completely aware that he was

like this either. The fact that her own

couldn’t help feel slightly amused by how Matthew seemed to worry about Clarissa getting

her lips into

you afraid, Uncle

say anything, she stuck her tongue out at him and ran

table as Yuliana glanced at

left,” he said plainly

exactly worried about

appeared calm and undisturbed as usual, she convinced herself that there was nothing to

Margaret continued to fawn over Sienna

still single!” she sighed on purpose. “I’ve been worried sick, but he doesn’t even bother about looking for a wife. Oh, Sienna… What should

worry, Mrs. Tyson. He’s an excellent man, I’m sure there are many women out there who are interested in him. You have plenty of options to

you mean, sweetheart? I can’t even think of anyone else,” Margaret responded as she looked at Sienna

smiled without saying a

was one of those women who had their eyes on

failed arrangement between him and Shermaine. Matthew had upset the Smallwoods when he rejected the marriage proposal. The recent

would be a good chance for her to test the waters.

husband. He was a rare gem who far exceeded most other men in terms of his family background, appearance and capabilities. It would be a shame

if the old lady didn’t admit anything, tonight’s dinner

directly throughout the session. She barely managed to interact whenever the Tysons occasionally involved her in their conversation

of the dinner, everyone suggested that

but Matthew declined coldly

I’m afraid I got to go now,” he

look at anyone as

as they were left behind so abruptly. Some looked flustered,

as uneasy, but quickly regained her composure. She bid the Tysons a polite farewell

Reed’s face turned sour when they

with that Matthew Tyson? He’s such an obnoxious man,” she scoffed. “I think it’s better that you forget about him, Sienna. He doesn’t look like someone who will care for his wife.

“Maybe he really does have something urgent to

can it be at this hour?

seems pretty good

In what way? His attitude pisses me

convincing Mrs. Reed, though she wasn’t

then spoke in her defense. “It’s worth giving it

seemed to be the one trying to set everything up in his own favor, it

more interest in Matthew than in his

at Sienna. His sister-in-law seemed to

words. She knew he must have had his reasons for supporting

slightly worried frown. “That man seemed as cold as an iceberg. Won’t it be difficult for you to try to get