My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 194

“Xan.”

Matthew reached out to grab her arm, but she dodged, frowning. “Matt, why did you drink so much? I’m

calling Keith to pick you up.”

“No need, my c–car is just outside.”

As Matthew saw her instinctively avoid him, a hint of hurt flashed across his eyes.

Sometimes, he wondered if Xanthea really loved him, or if it was just dependence formed from years of being together.

“When people truly loved someone, their body and mind naturally want to be close to their partner. How

could she resist him so much? Not to mention being intimate, she hadn’t even let him hold her hand over all these years.

“I’ve just missed you lately, really, wanted to talk to you alone for a bit.”

“Let’s talk when you’re sober.”

“Xan!”

he called out loudly, stopping her, “Our 15th anniversary is coming up soon. How about we go on a date? I have a

with a forced smile, “Sure, that sounds great. But I’ve been really busy

you spare just one day? Xan, you don’t have to work

support my choices and career?” Xanthea cut him off, a cold laughter

spend more time with

worry; once we’re engaged, I’ll stop working and be with you

*Really?”

Xanthea

day would never

“Xan!”

was engulfed in a suffocating hug from her

can barely

his face beaming with joy, “I knew you loved me the most! Can you believe I got Simon’s genuine work I’ve dreamed about for my

at him, “The golf club was a gift from Orion; what does that have to

me?”

*If you

have reciprocated. Did he ask you what you wanted in return? You musie asked for the golf club for me, right? How else would he know my favorite sport