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.

me; and honestly, I love you

found her speech ironic. "You want to talk about love now? That's not what you said back

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

remembered her dismissing his love as meaningless, labeling him a penniless

deserve someone like you, and now you want to

upon hearing his words. "I was confused

realized Matthew was the only one who

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

still love me. You're the only man in the

company he had founded

disgusted, realizing it was all about the company after all. He told her that her problems were not his concern since they had already

never make the mistake of trusting someone wholeheartedly like that again." Tessa's face twitched in disbelief as

pampered for many years and was accustomed to getting

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

explained that

in speaking to Elliott. "I'm not borrowing your money. Unless you're

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