The Great Medical Saint (Matthew)

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

speech ironic. "You want to talk about love now?

of our divorce, I told you I loved you and asked you not

her dismissing his love as meaningless, labeling him a penniless

I didn't deserve someone like you,

hearing his words. "I was confused

divorce, she realized Matthew was the only one who truly

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

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

this time. Otherwise, the company he had founded would go under, and she would really end up in

about the company after all. He told her that her problems were

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

being pampered for many years and was accustomed

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

explained that she had

Elliott. "I'm not borrowing your money. Unless you're bankrupt and