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.

"I know you've always loved me; and honestly, I love you too. Our love for each other

about love now? That's not what you

I told you I loved you and asked you not to end

dismissing his love as meaningless, labeling him a penniless

someone like you, and now you want

confused

after the divorce, she realized Matthew was

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

in the world who would shelter me

help her this time. Otherwise, the company he had

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

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

used to being pampered for many years

"Matthew, what do you want? I've apologized and begged you repeatedly. "Why can't you forgive me? Why do you insist on holding onto my mistake?"

explained that she

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

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