You’ll Fall for Me, Today or Tomorrow
Chapter 21
Clarissa’s mind was jumbled up; she was vulnerable to the intimacy between them.
She stuttered when the man prodded her for an answer. “U-Uncle, I miss you just like how a niece misses her uncle, l-like how Ellie misses you.”
Actually, it was nothing more than a mere pleasantry. She didn’t expect he would take it so seriously.
Letting out a chuckle, Matthew retracted his hand from her face and then took one of her wringing hands in his.
Clarissa widened her eyes in shock while looking at their holding hands.
Without bothering to give her any explanation, Matthew leaned in his seat and closed his eyes to rest.
She tried to pull her hand out but to no avail. When she gave it another attempt, his voice rang out, “Clare, let me rest for a while. I just got off the plane.”
Her body stiffened. But why must you hold my hand when you’re resting?
They were holding hands the whole journey until the car pulled up in front of Skylight Restaurant.
As they got out of the car, she finally freed her hand from his grasp. Matthew raised his brow when he saw the young lady was so eager to stay away from him.
He gestured her
slowly toward him. With much patience, Matthew waited as the young lady approached him at a
quickly walked toward him. Once again, he took her hand, leading her
she
simply uttered
hold my hand. I’m not a child anymore, and I won’t get
cast a glance at her, flashing her a meaningful smile.
maintained his silence while leading her into the private
he seemed to be enjoying himself, savoring his food elegantly. Occasionally, he would answer some calls to talk about business-related matters. One could imagine how
meals. Clarissa was happy on the way home, thinking
she was left dazed when Matthew decided to follow her into her
manner. His coat was carelessly tossed aside, and he had his
cup of tea in front of him. “Uncle Matthew,
patted the seat next to him.
I can sit here.” She quickly sat on the single-seater sofa
didn’t insist. Putting his arm on
“W-what?”