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

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

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

dismissing his love as meaningless, labeling him a

didn't deserve someone like you, and now you want to

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

she realized Matthew was the

and give it 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 informed Matthew that the company was struggling financially, and

the only man in

with Matthew to help her this time. Otherwise, the company he had founded would go under, and she would really end up in

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

up in prison, it'll be because of your own doing," he remarked. "I'll never make the mistake of trusting someone

many years and was accustomed to

signs of irritation. "Matthew, what do you want? I've apologized and begged

that she

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

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