You'll Fall For Me, Today or tomorrow

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.

coming home for dinner, so we can eat his share and not keep any for

the obedient boy, Damian frowned slightly and replied, “Mommy, Daddy will be hungry when he comes home. Can

wish, my darling. When your father’s home, don’t forget to

delight before running off to the dining table, excited

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

sinking heart, she changed her clothes and made her

Matthew come back last

Mrs. Tyson. But it was late when he came back.

has gotten busy? I hear

nodded. “I guess

rest of the day, Clarissa didn’t see Matthew at all

the first day, Clarissa convinced herself it was just her overthinking things.

continued to the third day, Clarissa knew in her heart

Matthew giving me the cold shoulder?

recall what she might have done

made him kneel on the washboard? But that can’t

his lack of restraint

always gets what he wants. My rejections in bed are always futile against him, so why would he ignore me over

then, something else clicked in Clarissa’s mind. Could it be the hospital visit? Is

That’s very likely the

wrong for not visiting George. If she had, the

had done was in the best interests of the Tysons, so why couldn’t

to get home. Even if

end, Matthew never returned

could put up with him wanting a quarrel or

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

was an impossible task now. Thus, Clarissa decided to call

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

I don’t care where you are. I want you home right now! If you

could reply, Clarissa had hung up the phone as she shook with

be thankful for was that Damian was still fast asleep. Otherwise, her demeanor would

Clarissa had been waiting

furrowed, Matthew walked into

asked, although deep down,

out all night without an explanation, Matthew.

hospital the whole night, keeping my father

the point. The point is why you haven’t told me anything. For the past few days, you

as he massaged

Is Julia your

overbearing Clarissa was,

but be amused at how she got riled up

Did Julia not inform

what’s with that icy gaze of yours? Just say it if you’re sick of me! I’ll leave