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."

and took a seat across from

picked up his fork. Just as he was about to

make much money and don't have much power, which is quite different from Rae. I'm not asking you to help her, but please don't hold her back." Matthew

it's not like that. He has helped me

the support of the Lloyd and White families. She would have ended up losing her position as

Matthew, Yvonne glared at

say anything. You should eat too." She was worried Yvonne might say something

at Matthew, as if wanting to say something

eat much and soon

put down her utensils. "Matt, your table manners are... bad. You should

definitely ruin the family's image. Also, your profession,

you, I really don't know what to say. How about this? Don't attend my birthday. Go for a walk outside, and come back after the party." Matthew could feel his anger surging. This was too

for a girlfriend, not

and was

who had been worried about what Yvonne might say, rushed back down

I've drawn a

hesitated. "I don't think I

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