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

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

don’t forget to let him know how much you

off to the dining

the morning, Matthew’s side of the bed was cold

a sinking heart, she changed her clothes

Matthew come

he came back. He left very early this morning

added, “Maybe work has gotten busy? I hear it’s common for companies to be busier than usual around the

smiled and nodded. “I guess

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

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

Clarissa knew in her heart that she could no longer lie

the cold

as she tried to recall what she

because I made him kneel on the washboard? But

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

in bed

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

That’s very

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

best interests of the Tysons, so

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

end, Matthew never returned

a quarrel

take advantage of the situation, thereby leading to broken relationships and families. With those concerns in mind, Clarissa knew it was all the more imperative

by coffee and rage, sleep was an impossible task

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

you are. I want you home right now! If you

up the phone as

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

later, Matthew was finally back at Zen Highlands. An irate Clarissa had been waiting for him on the couch, staring angrily with big, bloodshot

walked into the living room

although deep down, he felt

out all night

the hospital the whole night, keeping

few days,

looked haggard as he massaged his temples,

Is Julia

by how overbearing Clarissa was, Matthew

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

Did Julia

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