The Great Medical Saint (Matthew)

Chapter 3

Although Stanley thought it was all a bit rushed, he went along with Fred's arrangements anyway.

After chatting with Stanely and Lillian a bit more and confirming the arrangements, Fred took his leave with Rachel.

...

Meanwhile, Matthew had arrived at Sagewood Residences. As he gazed at the familiar front gate of the villa, he was overcome with a wave of complex emotions.

After striking it rich for the first time, he had purchased a villa in this prestigious neighborhood. It had been the allure of this very villa that had sparked Tessa's interest and led her to pursue him. Alas, years later, things had completely changed.

As Matthew walked toward the front gate, his gaze was fixed on the courtyard, where three people were standing.

At that moment, two of them stood with their backs to him. Based on their builds, he surmised they were his mother-in-law, Jennifer Baker, and brother-in-law, Xavier.

Meanwhile, a little girl stood before the two, facing him directly.

She looked to be about five or six years old. She was extremely beautiful, with a round, chubby face and a pair of large, sparkling eyes. She was as charming as a little fairy.

With just a single glance, his heart skipped a beat.

That little girl was none other than his daughter, Lorraine.

It appeared Lorraine had done something wrong, and Jennifer and Xavier were reprimanding her for it.

Matthew restrained himself from stepping in. After all, felt that it was important for children to learn from their mistakes, and he didn't want to interfere prematurely without a clear understanding of the situation.

As he recalled the saying, "indulging a child is the same as harming them," Matthew suppressed his urge to intervene and quietly observed the situation.

At that moment, Jennifer reached out and twisted Lorraine's ear. "Are you deaf or something? I've told you countless times that your mother is the only one who truly cares about you. Those two good-for-nothing grandparents of yours must have deliberately badmouthed your mother."

Lorraine's ear hurt so much that she stood on her tiptoes to relieve the pain. With tears streaming down her face, she retorted, "Granny! Grandpa and Grandma didn't say anything nasty about Mom!"

Jennifer chided harshly, "If they hadn't spoken ill of your mother, how would you have gotten the idea that she doesn't love you?"

up. All the other moms help their kids to sleep, but Mom has never put me to

miss her so much, she never comes to see me! She doesn't love

quickly retorted, "Your mother loves you very much! And you're not without

three years? Your father is the one who truly doesn't love

hands, Lorraine wiped away her tears and timidly argued, "You're wrong. I know Dad loves

to jail for Mom! I heard

her life for three years, he was even more overcome

noticed Lorraine crying and throwing a tantrum, she became infuriated and shouted, "If I said your father is an ex-convict, then he is! "How dare a child like you talk back to me? It seems like you'll be a handful in the future if you continue to behave this way. You need a good beating!" With that, she raised her

fear, bracing for the impact of the slap that was hurtling toward

a large hand suddenly reached

hand belonged to Matthew, she stumbled back in fright. Her voice trembled as she

gathered Lorraine up in his arms. He said, "If I hadn't shown up, wouldn't

to collect herself, Jennifer said, "What is the meaning of this, Matthew? You better put Lorraine down this instant. You're not leaving with her until you sign the

to his surprise, Lorraine was gazing at him intently, asking, "Are

I'm so sorry I haven't been there for you these past three years. But I'm here now, and I won't let anyone hurt you, not ever again." Lorraine wrapped her

embraced Lorraine's small figure tightly. He could feel her tiny frame tremble. At that moment, his heart couldn't help but wrench with

Jennifer immediately reached out to stop him. "Matthew, I've made myself clear. You're not leaving with Lorraine until you

his fury and said, "I've already signed the divorce

that gullible? If you'd actually signed the divorce agreement, Tessa would've already

you think you can just cling to us now that Tessa is worth nearly hundreds

happening whether you like it or not! You're not leaving with Lorraine until

was the one who had forcefully taken away the company that

at that moment, these people dared to accuse him of being the clingy one. As he felt Lorraine trembling in fear, he inhaled

in silence, he gradually approached him, saying, "Matthew Grant! You've been avoiding Tessa for three years and

of times! But I'm getting sick of it! If you

of anger washed over Matthew as he listened to Xavier. The veins on his forehead throbbed as he recalled

courtyard, Stanley's hair that had turned completely white, and Lillian's gaunt face etched

he coldly declared, "You're not

want to mess with me, alright? If you're really itching for a fight, I'll be happy to give

he lunged forward, aiming his right fist straight at

glint flashed in