The Great Medical Saint (Matthew)

Chapter 35

He couldn't help but feel a stirring in his heart as his arm seemed to sink into softness. As they walked, Rachel swayed slightly, making it feel like a gentle massage. They encountered several members of the Carter family, and Rachel would pause to briefly chat with each of them before continuing on.

It was not until they entered their own courtyard that Rachel let go of Matthew's arm.

Her face was flushing. She could feel it burning with heat.

Matthew felt a little disappointed when his arm was left empty.

Rachel had likely just been putting on a show for others. It was all just an act. He realized that they hadn't known each other for long, and things were progressing quickly.

He wasn't particularly in love with Rachel, either. He still didn't know her well enough.

The touch earlier had merely awakened his physical longing for a woman's touch. It had been three years since he'd been with a woman. The slightest physical contact was enough to make him restless. Dinner was ready. It was a simple meal that consisted of chicken noodle soup and some appetizers.

Martin and Yvonne noticed that the two had returned. So, they got up from the couch and moved to the dining table.

Yvonne warmly invited Matthew to join them. "Matt, come have dinner with us."

her and took

he picked up his fork. Just as he was about

which is quite different from Rae. I'm not asking you to help her, but please don't hold her back." Matthew frowned. Yvonne had been silent all this time, and now her first words were dripping

he was about to speak, Rachel interjected, "Mom, it's not like that. He has helped

Lloyd and White families. She would have ended up

Rachel defend Matthew, Yvonne glared at her. "You be

responded obediently, "Okay. I won't say anything. You should eat too." She was worried Yvonne might say something else to

resumed eating. She occasionally glanced at Matthew, as

soon excused

her utensils. "Matt, your table manners are... bad. You should sit and eat properly.

If you attend, you'll definitely ruin the family's image. Also, your profession, income,

come back after the party." Matthew could feel his anger surging. This was too much. If this was the

a girlfriend, not to

and

worried about what Yvonne might say, rushed back down just in time to witness this

Matthew. "Matthew, I've drawn a

think