Matthew said, "It is hard to understand what a woman is thinking. Even if you think she believes in you today, it might not be the same the next day. So you can't be too confident in yourself."
Tremaine fell silent.
Matthew reminded again, "And now that Navidia is visiting, Yesseca's thoughts are more likely to fluctuate. You have to pay more attention to her these days."
Although he had just spoken with Yesseca, and she seemed enlightened, he knew that his words would not leave a permanent effect on her.
After all, Rome was not built in three days, and the same went for one's personality.
Even if she understood it now, there was no guarantee that she would not get emotional or worked up again.
This was why Matthew wanted to go on a walk with Tremaine. This way, he could ask him to pay more attention to Yesseca's feelings.
All Tremaine felt was astonishment at Matthew's words.
If it was true that women's thoughts were constantly changing...
Did that mean he had to observe Yesseca all day to understand her thoughts? And abandon his work?
Did that mean he was on his way to becoming a psychologist? Instead of the president?
Tremaine glanced at Matthew and said, "Am I supposed to keep an eye on her all day?"
Matthew laughed.
He smiled and said, "Of course not. But remember, there are times you have to give in and coax her."
Give in? Coax her?
Selina came to Tremaine's mind.
To him, Selina was a troublesome and meddlesome busybody.
The corners of his mouth twitched.
No wonder Matthew would say such things. It must be because Selina had kept him guessing, so he had to keep an eye on her all the time and even have to coax her.
Tremaine couldn't help but say, "Yesseca isn't like that woman!"
Yesseca was different.
Meanwhile, Matthew understood who Tremaine was referring to.
He said, "Every woman is different, but they are the same in some way. You'll get it once you think about it."
A dim light flashed in Tremaine's eyes.
After a moment, he asked, "You must have had it hard dealing with that woman of yours."
"I enjoy it."
Tremaine was rendered speechless.
After some thought, he remembered there were times when Yesseca was hard to deal with too.
Tremaine added, "Me too. I enjoy it."
The two men arrived at a convenience store.
Matthew picked some snacks that the ladies back home would like. Then, they went back after paying forthem.
"Do you often buy food for her?" Tremaine asked.
"More or less."
Tremaine said in a meaningful tone, "No wonder she's so spoiled."
"Isn't that good?" Matthew gave Tremaine a deep look. "To have a man who dotes on her makes her the happiest woman on earth. A man must keep their loved ones happy."
Tremaine didn't refute.
He found it reasonable.
The two of them remained silent for a while.
As they walked, Tremaine thought about what Matthew had said to him before. As for Matthew, he felt that he had said enough.
Sometimes, less was better than more.
What's more, he was sure that Tremaine would be able to digest what he had told him with his wisdom.
In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the Perry's residence.
Only then did Matthew say, "Do you want me to get Yesseca for you or come with me?"
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