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.

home for dinner, so we can eat his share

Damian frowned slightly and replied, “Mommy, Daddy will be hungry when he

When your father’s home, don’t forget

the

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

sinking heart, she changed her clothes and made her way

Lawson, did Matthew

was late when he came back. He left very early

Clarissa might get overly worried, Julia immediately added, “Maybe work has gotten busy? I hear it’s common for companies

smiled and nodded.

Clarissa didn’t see Matthew

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

in her

the cold shoulder? For what reason,

to recall what she might have done to

because I made him kneel on the washboard? But that can’t be, as

of restraint in bed and refused to

impossible as he always gets what he wants. My rejections in bed are always futile against him, so why would he

then, something else clicked in Clarissa’s mind. Could it be the hospital visit? Is he mad at me for being rude because I didn’t visit

That’s very

was in the wrong for not visiting George. If she had,

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

could wait for Matthew to get home.

end, Matthew never returned

quarrel or giving her

serious problem than anyone could imagine, one that could 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

impossible task now. Thus, Clarissa decided to call Matthew

the call, Clarissa felt a fresh swell of rage rise in

want you home right now! If you

hung up

Clarissa could be thankful for was that Damian was still fast asleep. Otherwise, her

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

furrowed, Matthew walked into the living room

although deep down, he felt

ask me that? You stayed out all night without an

the whole night, keeping my father

past few days, you never once informed me if you’d be working or going to the hospital. Are you intentionally avoiding me, or do you not want to come

massaged his temples, “I’ve informed

Julia

was, Matthew

he couldn’t help but be amused at how she got riled up

Julia not inform

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