You'll Fall For Me, Today or tomorrow

That was what life was all about – finding joy in the little things.

Even though Clarissa and Matthew were still in the honeymoon phase, they had laid out a sturdy foundation for their relationship to thrive slowly even after their passion fades.

Clarissa finished the whole plate of baked chicken wings herself.

It was as if she was rebelling against grandma’s words by not leaving a single piece for Matthew.

Catherine glared at her several times for her childish behavior. After dinner, Matthew was rubbing Clarissa’s tummy while Catherine went for a walk with Jenny.

“Look at that! It seems like you’re now her favorite.”

Clarissa was still stuck on that issue.

Matthew smiled gently and lightly pushed her forehead with his finger.

“Grandma is doing all of that for you.”

Clarissa went silent as she knew that grandma’s actions were out of concern for her.

Clarissa pouted and nodded her head in hesitation.

“You knew, and yet you’re still upset?” Matthew chuckled at Clarissa’s grumpiness.

“She’s showing concern for me so that I would dote on you more. That’s just how she expresses her love for you. I’m sure you know her intentions too.”

Matthew pulled her ears in a teasing manner. “Setting aside grandma’s concern, don’t you feel my love for you?”

“Still not enough!”

“I’ll do better, as long as you still love me. Alright, so that’s our agreement, okay?”

Clarissa puffed her cheeks, pointed her finger, and poked hard at Matthew’s forehead.

“You view our relationship as a transaction?”

She was not pleased to know that.

Matthew smirked, grabbed her finger, and kissed her.

“Yes, a transaction involving my heart and my life. You have no other choice but to accept my offer.”

Clarissa stuck out her tongue and returned the joke, “So I guess I just got kidnapped onto a pirate ship.”

“So, do you want to be on this pirate ship?”

Clarissa flattened her lips in response.

Matthew chuckled in his deep voice.

“It seems like you love it.”

Clarissa pouted, and Matthew went in for a peck on her lips.

only a peck as Catherine may return soon. Clarissa let out

close and

was about to rest, Clarissa entered her

patted for Clarissa to sit beside her,

do you want to talk about? Are you still upset about what

hand, and clarified, “I’m not upset. Do I seem that

“A little.”

Clarissa expressed in a

was not at all! I knew what you were trying to do. Matt knows it too, and he treats

I am sincerely worried about him. On some of my sleepless nights, I see him still awake doing work. Compared to you, who sleeps so soundly every night. Do you even know

Clarissa’s forehead lightly,

has to remain healthy for his employees. Don’t worry too much, grandma. He’s a capable

“Alright, I don’t know much about that, but he should learn to loosen up. He’ll understand the pain when he reaches my age. Life’s not about the amount of money – it’s

Pfft!

laugh at Catherine’s

“Why are you laughing?”

forehead and repeated, “What are

but it was

laughing!” In her heart,

“I’m serious. It’s important to

wanted to make a quilt for me as a wedding gift. Please buy one instead, as I don’t wish to tire you out. Just scrap that idea. I don’t need

went on and on until Clarissa fell asleep on Catherine’s

other hand, Matthew was turning back and forth, waiting for Clarissa to return to

looked at the time and wondered

carry her back in front of

to head to Catherine’s room

as it was within her

a moment and smiled sheepishly. She then pulled Matthew to the bed

a smile, kissed the corner of her lips, and said in a

“The banquet?”

“Are you’re

to her in a video call

by covering her mouth. Matthew had the urge to kiss her upon

bring you

finally the time

cheekiness in her voice was extremely

replied, “Of course! My beautiful darling. Even though I wish to keep you to myself, I’d still love to show off to the world

Matthew described that sweet

delighted to be

coy by tilting her head

Tyson, I’ll attend the banquet. Should I dress up especially for it or

What an interesting question.

as he received

Mr.

Tyson, see you

end the call, Matthew called

so she rolled her eyes and