The Great Medical Saint (Matthew)

Chapter 37

After staring for a while, Matthew thought that he could have intimate contact with Rachel after the bath. He quickly took off his clothes and reached out to test the water temperature. Just then, he heard footsteps outside. Then, there was a bang. The bathroom door had been swung open.

Rachel rushed in. "Sorry, I just need to grab my clothes..."

Her eyes widened in surprise when she saw that Matthew was already undressed. "Why did you take off your clothes so quickly?"

Realizing her mistake, she hastily grabbed her clothes and fled the bathroom in embarrassment.

Matthew felt a little disappointed. He seemed to have missed an opportunity, but he shrugged it off. He knew he would see her again soon.

After a quick bath, he stepped out, only to realize there were several bedrooms on the second floor.

Unsure which one was Rachel's, he went from room to room and listened at each door until he heard movement in one.

He pushed the door open and found Rachel brushing her hair. Upon seeing him, she blushed, recalling the incident earlier.

Matthew noticed the awkward atmosphere and tried to break the ice, but he didn't know what to say.

He couldn't help but comment,

deepened. She snapped. "You... don't go

little puzzled. "I just said the bed is huge. How is that inappropriate?

Rachel said, "Oh, you were talking about the bed. I thought you were talking

she realized something was wrong. She

her. "Oh, so you thought... but you're

"You!"

glared at him. "You... you're

I didn't say anything. Why are you so upset? Besides,

flashed with anger. "Who said we're sleeping together? We'll sleep in the same room but on

to Khoitwood, Fred had instructed her to solidify her relationship with Matthew.

would definitely spread the word that she and Matthew had shared a room. It would make everyone, including her family, believe the engagement was set in

single woman for the past three years,

this room. Even

of Matthew had changed a lot, but not to the point

would make something she had guarded for years vanish, just like that. She didn't want that.