My Beloved Has Risen from Death's Embrace novel Chapter 194

"Xan."

Matthew reached out to grab her arm, but she dodged, frowning, "Matt, why did you drink so much? I'm calling Keith to pick you up."

"No need, my c-car is just outside."

As Matthew saw her instinctively avoid him, a hint of hurt flashed across his eyes.

Sometimes, he wondered if Xanthea really loved him, or if it was just dependence formed from years of being together.

When people truly loved someone, their body and mind naturally want to be close to their partner. How could she resist him so much? Not to mention being intimate, she hadn’t even let him hold her hand over all these years.

"I've just missed you lately, really, wanted to talk to you alone for a bit."

"Let's talk when you're sober."

"Xan!"

Xanthea tried to walk past him, but he called out loudly, stopping her, "Our 15th anniversary is coming up soon. How about we go on a date? I have a surprise for you."

Xanthea inhaled impatiently and turned back with a forced smile, "Sure, that sounds great. But I've been really busy shooting 'Realm of Illusions'. The schedule is tight, I might not have the time."

"Can't you spare just one day? Xan, you don’t have to work this hard, I can support you financially."

"Didn’t you say you'd support my choices and career?" Xanthea cut him off, a cold laughter in her eyes, "What, having second thoughts already?"

"No, I just wanna spend more time with you."

"Don't worry; once we're engaged, I’ll stop working and be with you every day."

"Really?"