He looked at Selina deeply and said, "Selina, to err is human. We all make mistakes. Don't be too hard on yourself."
Selina was conflicted.
Don't be too hard on oneself, but how could she not be so?
Caroline could be considered as one of her remaining good friends.
Ever since she was a child, she had been pampered so much which caused her extremely stubborn behavior, thus almost nobody could bear her bad temper. Despite her outgoing characteristic, she really didn't have many friends.
And now, she had lost the only friend she had left.
Selina thought it was really ironic, extremely ironic.
After a while, she closed her eyes slowly and told, "Let's head home."
They arrived at the Perry family's villa very soon.
Erine who was tidying the living room got a shock upon seeing Selina.
Selina's long white dress was all dirty after she fell sprawling on the floor.
"Miss Whitlock, what happened? Go take a bath quickly. I will get the hot water ready in the bathtub for you," said Erine as she hurried to the bathroom.
Selina went to get herself some pajamas.
"Do you need help?" Matthew asked, sounding a little worried.
He saw that Selina did not seem to look quite alright.
Sarcasm flashed across Selina's eyes as she stared at Matthew and snapped, "Why? You still want to take advantage of me even when I'm in such a state?"
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Matthew's face.
He said in a low voice, "You misunderstood. I'm just worried for you."
"Don't worry. I won't die," Selina said with her lips twitched. "I, Selina Whitlock, won't go down so easily."
After that, Selina went into the bathroom.
"Selina," Matthew suddenly called out to her.
Selina looked back at Matthew.
"Regarding that incident, don't think too much about it. If you really feel that it was a mistake, then I should be blamed," Matthew's eyes were fixed on Selina's face.
Selina's breathing paused for a moment.
"How is it your fault?"
"Well, it's because I want to make you happy, and if you are not happy, then it is my fault," said Matthew in a serious manner with no hint of being cheeky.
Selina was a little speechless.
What kind of logic was that?
"So, as long as you think that all things are mine to be blamed, then you won't have to feel unhappy," Matthew looked into Selina's eyes deeply.
His eyes were as clear as spring which had the reflection of moonlight. And that moonlight was Selina.
All of a sudden, Selina's heart was beating rather quickly.
After a moment, she struggled to look away.
Matthew's eyes were very charming and attractive. They were black holes that could suck people in.
Selina warned herself that she should avoid looking into Matthew's eyes that frequently in the future.
As Selina soaked herself in the tub, the pleasant water temperature made her feel comfortable.
However, her heart still ached.
Selina suddenly lifted up her hands.
She stared at her hands for a long while before giving herself a hard slap.
Slap!
It was a crisp sound.
A red slap mark appeared on Selina's face.
That slap was for Caroline.
At the same time, the bathroom door was suddenly pushed open.
Startled, Selina sprang up to cover her body subconsciously.
It was Matthew who came in.
"Why did you come in here? Get out!" Selina yelled as fear flashed across her face.
Matthew gaze fell on the slap mark on Selina's face and furrowed his brows.
He strode over and bent over.
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