The Doormat Wife’s Ultimate Glow-Up novel Chapter 424

He spoke again, voice steady and sure. “Your mother’s case will be solved soon. Everyone who hurt you and your mom will get what they deserve.”

“It’s all handled now. No more trouble, not ever.”

He pulled her in tighter, arms wrapped around her as if he could shield her from the world.

Reese knew he had done all of this for her, and she knew he had kept things from her just to keep her from worrying. Still, what scared her most was the idea of him facing danger somewhere out of her sight.

She snuggled closer and gave his chest a gentle little punch, more playful than anything. “If you hide something like this from me again, I swear, I’ll stop talking to you. For real this time.”

“I wouldn’t dare. I promise,” Matthew said quickly, a smile in his voice that was nothing but soft and affectionate. “From now on, I’ll tell you everything. I’ll listen to you. I won’t go off on my own and I’ll never put myself at risk again.”

He hesitated for a second, a flicker of uncertainty in his eyes.

He thought about his mom, about getting Karter to help Reese. Did those really count?

“What’s wrong?”

Reese picked up on it right away. She looked up at him, one eyebrow raised. “Are you hiding something else from me?”

“No, nothing at all,” Matthew answered, looking away as his throat tightened.

“Are you sure?” Reese narrowed her eyes at him.

“I’m sure.”

He leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead, his eyes shining with so much love and tenderness.

“Reese, meeting you is the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”

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