Matthew paused briefly before responding, "You don't need to come over. I can transfer the money directly." Elliott grew more enthusiastic, saying, "Since you've helped me, I must bring a gift and thank you in person." Matthew replied somewhat resignedly, "As you wish."

20 minutes later, Matthew returned home to find that his parents were out. He grabbed a lounge chair and sat under the shade of a tree in the yard. He enjoyed the breeze as the leaves rustled in the wind.

While enjoying the rare tranquility, Matthew began to ponder how to find Medieval Medicine.

He thought that perhaps Jenny would have some information about the ancient text. He could only hope she could help him in his quest.

Lost in thought, he suddenly noticed someone entering through the gate.

He realized that it was Tessa who had come.

Matthew's mood instantly plummeted as a flood of painful memories rushed into his mind.

"What brings you here?" he inquired once she approached.

Tessa smiled sweetly as she informed Matthew that they needed to talk.

purred, "I know you've always loved me; and honestly, I love you too. Our love for each other is still

to talk about love now? That's not what you said back

divorce, I told you I loved you and asked you not to end our marriage after so

her dismissing his love as meaningless,

deserve someone like you,

was confused back then. I know I was wrong,"

explained that after the divorce, she realized Matthew was

all to me," she added. "When I got in trouble, you were willing to take the blame and go to prison for me." Tessa then

me. You're the only man in the world who would shelter me

he had founded would go under, and she would really end

told her

it'll be because of your own doing," he remarked. "I'll never make the mistake

many years and was accustomed

her eyes showing signs of irritation. "Matthew, what do you want? I've apologized and begged you repeatedly. "Why can't you forgive me? Why do you insist on holding onto my mistake?" she asked

that she

not borrowing your money. Unless you're bankrupt and have no qualifications to become

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