A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 102

After returning home that evening, Matilda sent the design sketches of her new personalized box bag to Micah and Mason. Both were impressed with her creative touch.

Matilda had tapped into the recent craze for charms, launching a line of customizable. monogrammed logo pendants that could dangle from the chains on the outside of the bags. It was fresh, novel, and reeked of individuality.

Micah was over the moon, firing off a couple of “Awesome!” texts and insisted on taking Matilda out for another meal to celebrate.

Mason, on the other hand, was far more reserved. It seemed as if he had always had faith in Matilda’s talents, offering a subdued compliment before casually inquiring about her availability.

With time to spare, Matilda agreed to meet him at a quaint bistro, a place much quieter than the raucous pubs, frequented by couples and friends immersed in intimate conversations under the warm glow of dim lighting.

Mason ordered a glass of amaretto, while Matilda went for a gin and tonic. Their conversation meandering from design concepts to personal anecdotes. Eventually, Mason probed into the events of five years prior, hoping to glean evidence from Matilda that could overturn the theories circling at that time.

as for evidence to the contrary, she had

name was proving to be a herculean task. Unbeknownst to her, he wasn’t just making

who swiftly snapped photos and sent them to an unknown

their drinks, Mason and Matilda parted ways at the–bistro, each heading home. On her way, Matilda received a call

work detail, glanced at the time–12 o’clock on the dot–and frowned, “What’s

from the other end. “Come on, wish your big bro a happy 27th

radiant enough to turn heads on the street. Passersby couldn’t help but wonder who on the phone could make her so

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a boyfriend, they

make it up to you tonight,” Matilda promised.

heartily. “Or if not, at least