You’ll Fall for Me, Today or Tomorrow

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.

here!” He gestured

steady gaze, Clarissa had no choice but to shuffle slowly toward him. With much

bad to keep dallying, so she stopped her childish act and quickly walked toward him. Once again, he took

she called

uttered a

need to hold my hand. I’m not a child anymore, and I

a glance at her, flashing her a meaningful smile.

leading her

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 finally

when Matthew decided to follow her into her

manner. His coat was carelessly tossed aside,

of tea in front of

brow, he patted the seat next to him. “Take a

She quickly sat on the single-seater sofa opposite him,

Putting his arm on the armrest,

“W-what?”