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.

I love you

about love now? That's not what you said

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

love as meaningless, labeling him a

like you, and now

felt awkward upon hearing his words. "I was confused back

divorce, she realized Matthew was the only one who

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

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

this time. Otherwise, the company he had founded would go

the company after all. He told her that

up in prison, it'll be because of your own doing," he remarked. "I'll never make the mistake of trusting someone wholeheartedly like that again." Tessa's face twitched in disbelief as she processed the insult directed

was used to being pampered for many years and

and begged you repeatedly. "Why can't you forgive me?

that she had

speaking to Elliott. "I'm not borrowing your money. Unless you're bankrupt and have no qualifications to

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