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.”

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the laughter that threatened to burst out at any given moment. Her lips twitched as

young woman sprang up in excitement when she

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

arched an eyebrow and deadpanned, “Wow. What a bad woman you are,

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

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

chose to show,

cheek. She giggled and attempted to dodge his lips. Both of them fooled around for a while, laughing in

coming home to Matthew had quickly

day, Clarissa brought Catherine

the odd stares riveting on her the moment she set foot in the room. She glanced at Gloria and

confirm the operation time. Needless to

out of the room and

the old rule stands –

complied without hesitation nor complaint and

she heard the chatter of 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. In fact, I heard that they’re one of the wealthiest people in

“No, no-”

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 good catch! The Tyson family also has a good reputation. After all,

daughter was blabbering nonsense,” Catherine denied hastily while Gloria listened

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

chastised her daughter

this is nothing to be embarrassed about, so why 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,

sounded confident and self-assured when she

she caught sight of Clarissa just as

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

to intervene but eventually surrendered and heaved a sigh. She

their reputation in the span of one night. By now, the onlookers would see through

corner, incensed. She knew that Clarisse

but she was not as furious

confounded. How

ego. Even a person who had fried their brains would be wiser

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