"You don't have a shred of gratitude, do you?" Matthew asked.
Tracy was speechless, but there was some truth to what he said. What stuck in her mind, though, was that Matthew had also spanked her.
She had completely overlooked the fact that he had saved her.
The sound of footsteps echoed at the entrance. Stanley and Lillian came back with groceries and immediately cheered up when they saw Rachel.
"Rachel, what a surprise! Come on in and sit down. I'll wash some fruit for you."
"Rachel, when did you get here? Come inside and relax for a bit. I'll start preparing the meal."
Rachel looked a bit uneasy and said, "Stanley, Lillian, you don't need to be so formal."
Lorraine, back to her usual grown-up self, took Rachel by the arm and guided her into the house. "Come on, this is your home too," she said.
Matthew, watching the scene, nearly laughed. Lorraine did know everything.
Rachel's arrival instantly brought the house to life. The kitchen bustled with activity, and the aroma of food filled the yard. The happy laughter and chatter continued nonstop.
Matthew hadn't experienced this kind of atmosphere in a long time.
He felt a surge of excitement. This was the kind of home he had always wanted.
…
It was a new day. Since it was Sunday, and Lorraine was sleeping in.
Matthew drove to Opulent Club and stopped at the entrance. Just as he arrived, Silas walked out, glancing around.
Matthew rolled down the window and called out, "Silas, over here!"
Silas jogged over and asked, "Are you sure you want to keep it open?"
He was genuinely scared. Running a clinic felt like being caught up in a fight for territory, full of conflicts.
Matthew laughed. Silas had called him early in the morning, saying he wanted to open for business. Now that he was here, Silas was having second thoughts.
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