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.”

you so horrible?” Matthew asked,

given moment. Her lips twitched as she pondered for an answer. Nevertheless,

excitement

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

deadpanned, “Wow. What a

insincere. Whatever. I’m not actually that bad. I’m the kind

was said that women were creatures of change, and the way Clarissa’s mood shifted drastically in a matter of seconds was excellent proof

so, no matter which side of her she chose to

Clarissa, Matthew bowed his head to kiss her cheek. She giggled and attempted to dodge his lips. Both of them fooled around for a while, laughing in

been sullen all day, but coming home to Matthew had quickly

following day, Clarissa brought Catherine to

her the moment she set foot in the room. She glanced at Gloria and wondered what her aunt had told

over to confirm the operation time. Needless to say, the Lesters could not afford

the room

the old rule stands – you need to write

nor complaint and received the

the occupants. “Your granddaughter must be really lucky 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.

“No, no-”

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

daughter was blabbering nonsense,” Catherine

Mom, there’s no need to hide the truth. I’m telling you, Matthew Tyson is my nephew-in-law. It’s only a matter of time before 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. Matt might seem like a formidable boss, but he treated us with

Catherine chastised her daughter for

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

self-assured when she started

of

not afraid of you overhearing our conversation. I’m your aunt. If I oppose your marriage and refuse to attend

eventually surrendered

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

in a corner, incensed. She knew that Clarisse would be infuriated as well. Her thickheaded daughter had

she was not as

was more confounded.

result of her inflated ego. Even a person who had

Unfazed 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