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

about love now? That's not

in the middle of our divorce, I told you I loved you and asked you not to end our marriage after so many years. But what did you

his love as meaningless,

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

awkward upon hearing his words. "I was confused

explained that after the divorce, she realized Matthew was the only one

world, you were the only one who would earn money 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 no

in the world who would shelter me from

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

all. He told her that her problems were not

"I'll never make the mistake of trusting someone wholeheartedly like that again." Tessa's face twitched

used to being pampered for many years and was accustomed to

you want? I've apologized and begged you repeatedly. "Why can't

explained that

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

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