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."

took a seat across

for Martin to eat before he picked up his fork. Just as he

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 with disdain. She had belittled

he was about to speak, Rachel interjected, "Mom, it's

she wouldn't have gained the support of the Lloyd and White families. She would have ended up losing her position as president. So,

Rachel defend Matthew, Yvonne glared

too." She

eating. She occasionally glanced at Matthew, as if

much and soon excused herself to

your table manners are... bad. You should sit and eat properly. This is the Carter residence, and etiquette

the family's image.

and come back after the party." Matthew could feel his anger

looking for a girlfriend,

up and was ready

had been worried about what Yvonne might say,

Matthew. "Matthew, I've drawn a bath for you. Go take

hesitated. "I don't think I need it