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.

loved me; and honestly, I love

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

we were in the middle of our divorce, I told you I loved you and asked you not to

dismissing his love as meaningless,

someone like you, and now

hearing his words. "I was confused back then. I know I was wrong,"

realized Matthew was the only one who truly cared about

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

in the world

Matthew to help her this time. Otherwise, the company he had founded would

all about the company after all. He told her

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

was used to being pampered for many years and was accustomed

adapt to Matthew's indifference, her eyes showing signs of irritation. "Matthew, what do you want? I've apologized and begged you

that

borrowing your money. Unless you're

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