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.

dinner, so we can eat his share and

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

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

the dining table,

Clarissa woke up in the morning, Matthew’s side

a sinking heart, she changed her clothes and made her way

Lawson, did Matthew come

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

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

nodded. “I guess

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

it was just her overthinking things. On the second day, Clarissa thought that work had

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

cold

to recall what

washboard? But that

protested about his lack of restraint in bed and refused to

what he wants. My rejections in bed are always futile against

visit? Is he mad at me

very likely the

she had, the hospital visit might have turned chaotic, with the Tysons feeling extremely uncomfortable in

done was in the best interests of the Tysons, so

home. Even if he insisted

the end, Matthew never returned

could put up with him wanting a quarrel or giving her the cold shoulder but spending the night

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

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

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

you are. I want you home right now! If you fail to do so, I’ll

hung up

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

Zen Highlands. An irate Clarissa had

walked into

wrong?” he calmly asked, although deep

out all night without

the hospital 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 working or going to the hospital. Are you intentionally avoiding me, or do you not

looked haggard as he massaged

Is Julia your

overbearing Clarissa was, Matthew knew

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

Did Julia

informed me or not? And what’s with that icy gaze of yours? Just say it if you’re sick of me! I’ll