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.

and honestly, I love you too. Our love

want to talk about

"When we were 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

love as meaningless, labeling him a penniless

like you,

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

the divorce, she realized Matthew was

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

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

he had founded would go under, and

He told her that her

you end up in prison, 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 twitched in disbelief as

to being pampered for many years and was accustomed to

I've apologized and begged you repeatedly. "Why can't you forgive me? Why do

explained that she

borrowing your money. Unless

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