You’ll Fall for Me, Today or Tomorrow novel Chapter 144

“Matthew, that’s not it.”

Clarissa retorted with a smile. “Even if I allowed you to come to my house, that doesn’t mean I’ll marry you.”

“Your family has accepted me, so we can get married soon,” Matthew insisted.

He pressed his lips against her forehead and whispered, “Clare, I might not be able to take your last name, but if you wish, we can bring Grandma to D City. She can stay with us. That way, we can take care of her together. You won’t have to worry her after that.”

It was obvious why she wanted to marry someone who’d take her last name.

It was because she wanted to take care of Catherine. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have to do so.

As Matthew understood her, he decided to grant her wish. They could take care of Catherine together.

Clarissa hugged him tightly, her heart bursting with gratitude.

That would be a decision to make after she got married. Right now, she wasn’t confident that they’d get married.

Of course, she dared not express her thought out loud.

“We’ll see how things go. Jenny takes care of her, and I’m often at home. There’s no need to take things so far.”

“Often at home? What about me?”

Clarissa chuckled softly and looked up at him. “Then, I’ll slowly move over to D City.”

That’s more like it.

A smirk flitted across Matthew’s lips while his gaze darkened.

They were in Clarissa’s room, which smelled like her. The air was sweet and romantic.

As Matthew was in his girlfriend’s room, he couldn’t keep his emotions in check.

Lifting her chin up, he brushed his lips across hers affectionately.

“Get out! Now!”

Suddenly, Catherine’s yell sounded from the living room. Clarissa shivered in shock and left Matthew’s arm. They walked out of her room swiftly.

Gloria was groveling by Catherine’s feet while sobbing pitifully.

“What are you doing?” Clarissa demanded angrily.

She dashed over and glanced at her grandmother in concern.

“Grandma, are you alright? Did they hurt you?”

“Clary, what are you talking about?” Jacob exclaimed.

Immediately, Matthew’s head swiveled as he gazed at Jacob sharply. Upon meeting his gaze, Jacob’s lips twitched before he sat down without a word.

Meanwhile, Catherine was ordering her daughter to leave.

“Leave right now. I don’t want you here. Clary doesn’t have any money. I know what you want. You won’t get it from me!”

Clarissa immediately understood the family’s vile intentions.

Oh, so they are here for money.

Why would they need money though?

Clarissa didn’t press on and helped Catherine up. “Grandma, I’ll take you back to your room.”

“Mom! I’m your daughter! Clary, I’m your Aunt Gloria. Will you please help us?”

They ignored her pleas and returned to the room.

After a long silence, Clarissa heard the door slam shut. The couple had finally given up and left.

“Matthew, I’m sorry you had to see that.”

Catherine sighed, feeling embarrassed at what had happened.

After all, one shouldn’t wash one’s dirty laundry in public. It was Matthew’s first time at her house, so the old lady felt humiliated that he had to see that.

Clarissa didn’t seem to mind that Matthew had witnessed everything. “Grandma, what did Aunt Gloria say? Did they ask you for money?”

“It’s nothing. Let’s not talk about it. I’m fine. You should bring Matthew downstairs for a stroll. Go along.” She shooed them out.

Clearly, she didn’t wish to elaborate.

Matthew understood at once. Perhaps she didn’t want to explain in front of me.

Clarissa frowned unhappily. She was about to say something when Matthew dragged her out of the house.

Downstairs, they held hands and strolled in the neighborhood. Clarissa was still in a foul mood, so she said nothing.

After some time, Matthew stopped and placed his arms around her. “Your grandma refused to explain because I was there.”

Realization dawned on Clarissa.

She pouted and sighed.

“She’s afraid you’d dislike our annoying relatives.”

“No,” Matthew refuted. “She’s afraid I might dislike you because of those people.”

Clarissa raised a brow in response.