You'll Fall For Me, Today or tomorrow

After Catherine left to rest, Clarissa threw herself into Matthew’s embrace and wrapped her arms around his waist like a child.

Chuckling lightly, Matthew caressed the top of her head as if she were a pet.

Clarissa’s hair became a mess, but she did not mind. They held each other for a long while, neither of them breaking the comfortable silence.

Matthew allowed her to work through her churning emotions while he waited patiently.

Quite some time passed before Clarissa spoke.

“Grandma cried her eyes out the day my father passed away. Had it not been for me, she might have followed him soon after. Now that Aunt Gloria’s sick, Grandma’s greatest fear is attending another child’s funeral.”

“What did the doctor say?”

“It’s nothing serious, and it’s definitely not fatal, but Grandma still feels anxious. The way I see it, Grandma will keep worrying until the operation is over.”

“Well, just have the surgery as soon as possible.”

“Yeah, it shouldn’t take long, but Grandma would probably be too preoccupied to enjoy herself in the meantime. I’m feeling pretty depressed myself. I understand that it’s a matter of life and death, but I know all too well that they have hidden agendas.”

Matthew smiled. He tilted her chin and lowered his head to give her a peck. “Don’t worry about their petty schemes. Those issues will resolve themselves.”

“I’m only holding back because Aunt Gloria is sick. If they push me over the edge, I can be mean too,” Clarissa stated, pursing her lips.

“Mean?”

Matthew laughed lightly and pinched her cheek.

“Clare, you don’t have a mean bone in your body. Why don’t you show me how mean you are, hmm?”

Matthew’s stare bore into Clarissa, making her chortle. She gave him a coquettish look.

“Stop it,” she whined in mock anger.

She then grabbed Matthew by his ears and faked a fierce expression. Narrowing her eyes, she tried to appear as menacing as possible.

“I look mean, don’t I? I’m telling you, I’m a bad person. I’m rotten to the core.”

what makes you

Her lips twitched as she pondered for an

young woman sprang up in excitement when she

clutched Matthew’s shirt collar and gave him a devilish smirk. “Trust me. I’ll be the worst person you know if I unleash my horrible nature. I’ll swindle you of all your money and emotions. I’ll make you my slave for life and

“Wow. What

actually that bad. I’m the kind

way Clarissa’s mood shifted drastically

matter which side of her she chose to show, Clarissa would always be adorable in

and attempted to dodge his lips. Both of them

sullen all day, but coming home to Matthew

brought Catherine to

set foot in the room. She glanced at Gloria and

soon came over to confirm the operation time. Needless to

then, Mimi pulled Clarissa out of the room and asked her for

stands – you need to write me an

hesitation nor complaint

to marry into a rich family. It’s the Tyson family! I’m sure you and your daughter will be able to enjoy your later days. The Tysons have huge businesses. In fact, I heard that they’re one of the wealthiest

“No, no-”

need to be modest. Your daughter told us everything! I didn’t know about the Tysons before, but my son told me that his former classmate who studied overseas is now working at Tyson Corporation. The president of the company is a

was blabbering

my niece marries him. So what if he has a prominent background? My niece is a great beauty, and she’ll be able to live a luxurious life in the future. Hey, didn’t you say that your son is unemployed? I can help him get a job at Matt’s place with just a word.

Catherine chastised her

won’t you let me brag a bit? Did Clary tell you to keep it a secret? That little brat has become so stingy after marrying into a rich family. Can you believe that she asked me to pay her even though she’s rolling in money? The fee for my treatment is nothing to her! Mom, listen to me. You must let Matt foot the bill for this surgery and all of our expenses in D City. He should also pay for Mimi’s tuition fee once she enrolls in a film academy. I’m sure he has connections that can help get Mimi accepted. Since he has so many properties, he should gift us a house as well. It’s really not too much to ask of him, and if he fails to satisfy, I’ll object to his marriage with

and self-assured when she started the

her, she caught sight of Clarissa just

up a strong front and bluffed, “Clary, I’m not afraid of you overhearing our conversation. I’m your aunt. If I oppose your marriage and refuse to attend the wedding, you’ll have no one from your family. We’re supposed to be a family, but Matt never showed up to visit me.

eventually surrendered and heaved a

reputation in the span of one night. By now, the onlookers would see through anything Catherine said if she tried

She knew that Clarisse would be infuriated as well. Her

was indeed annoyed, but she was not

she was more confounded. How

Even a person who

by the onlookers, she repeated Gloria’s words in a gentle tone, “You won’t agree to our marriage? And you’ll be absent for