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Clarissa burst into laughter at her son’s outrageous reply. She knew how much Damian loved his toys and food, so naturally, he’d want those as rewards too.

Now that her mood was significantly better, Clarissa was ready to spoil her son with whatever he wanted.

“Darling, what reward would you like? Tell me, and I’ll get it for you.”

“Really? I want a box of chocolates! And the railway set you didn’t buy the last time. And, and, I also want to eat…”

“Okay, okay. You can eat a little, but not too much. Haven’t I already bought you the railway set?”

“But I like the big one, Mommy. The set you bought was small,” Damian whined.

“Very well then, we’ll get the big railway set and one box of chocolates. You can only have one chocolate a day, but since you’ve been so good today, I’ll let you have two. And, you have to brush your teeth after eating. If you don’t, I’ll take back all your rewards. Deal?”

Damian truly disliked brushing his teeth, but for the sake of toys and chocolates, he reluctantly nodded his head.

“Okay, deal. You have to keep your promise, Mommy.”

“Of course! But you have too as well, darling.”

Clarissa and Damian were so engrossed in their conversation that they seemed to be living in their own world. Even though Matthew was seated right beside them, Clarissa never once acknowledged his presence.

The mother and son just enjoyed their time together as Clarissa cuddled and played with Damian the entire ride home.

Once they were back at Zen Highlands, Clarissa ordered the railway set for Damian under his watchful eye. She had stashed away a box of chocolates previously, so all she had to do was pretend to find it in the fridge before surprising Damian with it. As expected, Damian was so happy he couldn’t keep his hands off of it.

As she watched her son smile from ear to ear, Clarissa felt her heart burst with an incredible amount of love and happiness.

And at that moment, that heart had space for only Damian and no one else.

Matthew silently made his way upstairs to pack and change into a new set of clothes before coming back down. When he saw how Clarissa still had her undivided attention on Damian, a cold glint flashed across his darkened gaze.

Without a word, he turned and left Zen Highlands.

Later that night, when Clarissa was playing with Damian, Julia received a call from Matthew.

“Mrs. Tyson, Mr. Tyson said he won’t be coming home for dinner tonight.”

Clarissa was shocked but still gave a nod of acknowledgment. Yet, she couldn’t shake off that feeling of unease.

She didn’t mind that Matthew wouldn’t be home for dinner, but it was odd that he would inform Julia instead of herself.

Clarissa even checked her phone to ensure that it was working, and yet, there were no texts from Matthew.

Is he doing this on purpose?

Or am I overthinking it?

“Mommy, I’m hungry,” Damian suddenly piped up.

for dinner, so we can eat his

Daddy will be hungry when he comes home.

wish, my darling. When your father’s home, don’t forget to let him know how

running off to the dining table, excited to tuck into

up in the morning, Matthew’s side of the bed was

heart, she changed her clothes and made her way

did Matthew come back last

was late when he came back. He left very early this morning

immediately added, “Maybe work has gotten busy? I hear it’s common for

and nodded. “I

day, Clarissa didn’t

convinced herself it was just her overthinking things. On the second day, Clarissa thought

continued to the third day, Clarissa knew in her heart that she could no longer lie to

the cold shoulder? For what reason,

recall what she might have done

kneel on the washboard? But that can’t be, as I remember him being

is it because I protested about his lack of restraint in bed and refused to be intimate with

wants. My rejections in

 Could it be the hospital visit? Is he mad at me for being rude because I

That’s very

for not visiting George. If she had, the hospital visit

she had done was in the best interests of the Tysons,

with coffee so she could wait for Matthew to get home. Even if

end, Matthew never

him wanting a quarrel or giving her the cold

bring about terrible consequences. All it took was one wrong step to have a third party take advantage of the situation, thereby leading to broken relationships and families.

and rage, sleep was an impossible task

as Matthew picked up the call, Clarissa felt a fresh swell

care where you are. I want you home right now! If you fail to do

Clarissa had hung up the phone as

Damian was still fast asleep. Otherwise, her demeanor would have

irate Clarissa had been waiting for him on the couch, staring angrily

brows slightly furrowed, Matthew walked into the living room

calmly asked, although deep down, he

all night without an explanation, Matthew. You

at the hospital the whole

not the point. The point is why you haven’t told me anything. For the past few days, you never once informed me if you’d be

haggard as he massaged his

Is Julia

Clarissa was, Matthew knew she

at how she got riled up only after three long

Did Julia not

that icy gaze of yours? Just say it if