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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.

eat then. Your father’s not coming home for dinner, so we can eat his share and not keep any

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

When your father’s home, don’t forget to let him know how much you

in delight before running off to the dining table, excited to tuck into his

side

she changed her clothes

Matthew

Mrs. Tyson. But it was late when he came back. He left very early

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

smiled and nodded. “I

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

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

behavior continued to the third day, Clarissa knew in her heart that she

me the cold shoulder? For what

tried to recall what she might have done

washboard? But that can’t be, as

protested about his lack of

rejections in bed are always futile

visit? Is he mad at me for being rude because I didn’t visit

That’s very likely

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

best interests of the Tysons, so

get home. Even if he insisted on giving her cold shoulder, she was

end, Matthew never returned

up with him wanting a quarrel or giving her the cold shoulder but spending the night outside was

step to have a third party 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 that she dealt

impossible task now. Thus,

Clarissa felt

you home right now! If you fail to

reply, Clarissa had hung up

was that Damian was still fast asleep. Otherwise, her demeanor

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

into the living

calmly asked, although deep down,

that? You stayed out all night

the hospital the

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 want to

massaged his temples, “I’ve informed

Julia your wife

was,

how she got

Did Julia not

yours? Just say it if you’re