Matthew ignored everyone else's remarks and focused on the task at hand. While working, his mind started to wander.

The driver should have taken Lucy to the airport by now. Matthew would have sent her off if he could, but he could not leave.

Matthew felt a tinge of regret, but he suppressed his emotions and concentrated on his work.

Meanwhile, Lucy had already boarded the plane to Charleston. Suddenly, her heart skipped a beat as if she sensed something. She anxiously tugged at the hem of Cillian's sleeve, and he turned to look at her. "What's wrong? Is something bothering you?" he asked Lucy with concern.

Lucy shook her head, but Cillian knew her well. After a moment of silence, he sighed.

"If there's something you want to say, just say it. I'm not a mind reader, so I can't guess what's on your mind. If you don't tell me, I can't help you."

finally mustered the courage to tell him, "Can I call Matthew before we take off? I don't know why, but I really, really

the stubborn Lucy, feeling somewhat helpless. Did she still care about Matthew so much even after

Whatever. He had long known that there was no way he could meddle in their relationship. Now, the most important thing

risky. However, his heart softened after looking at her pleading eyes. It was just a phone call, so it should

after she noticed what Cillian was doing. She knew she could count on

but he probably would not care about it too much. There was no hope for him anyway, so why bother

He looked at Cillian irritably and

to see you, so she asked me to call you before we take off. If you don't want to see her, I'll

Cillian. Of course, Cillian was just bluffing. How could he hang up the phone when

looked at his wife with a face full of

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