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.

so we can eat his share and

Damian frowned slightly and replied, “Mommy, Daddy will be hungry when he comes home. Can we leave some

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

delight before running off to the dining table, excited to

side of the bed was cold

she changed her clothes and made

Matthew come back last

it was late when he came back. He

Clarissa might get overly worried, Julia immediately added, “Maybe work has gotten busy? I hear

and nodded. “I guess

Clarissa didn’t

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

third day, Clarissa knew in her heart that she

me the cold shoulder? For what

she tried to recall what she might

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

his lack of restraint in bed and refused to be

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

in Clarissa’s mind. Could it be the hospital visit? Is he mad at me for being rude

very

the wrong for not visiting George. If she had, the hospital visit might have turned chaotic, with the Tysons

best interests of

so she could wait for Matthew to get home. Even if he insisted on giving her cold shoulder,

end, Matthew never

with rage. She could put up with him wanting a quarrel or giving her the cold shoulder but spending the night outside was

to have a third party take advantage of the situation, thereby leading to broken relationships

an impossible task now. Thus, Clarissa decided to

call, Clarissa felt a fresh swell of rage rise

you home right now! If you fail to do

hung up the phone as she shook

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

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

brows slightly furrowed, Matthew walked into the living room

he calmly asked, although deep down, he

stayed out all night without an explanation, Matthew. You tell me

at the hospital the whole night,

me anything. For the past few days, you

haggard as he massaged

Julia

how overbearing Clarissa was,

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

Did Julia not

gaze of yours? Just say it if you’re sick of me! I’ll leave immediately with Damian and never bother you