You’ll Fall for Me, Today or Tomorrow novel Chapter 227

After Catherine left to rest, Clarissa threw herself into Matthew’s embrace and wrapped her arms around his waist like a child.

Chuckling lightly, Matthew caressed the top of her head as if she were a pet.

Clarissa’s hair became a mess, but she did not mind. They held each other for a long while, neither of them breaking the comfortable silence.

Matthew allowed her to work through her churning emotions while he waited patiently.

Quite some time passed before Clarissa spoke.

“Grandma cried her eyes out the day my father passed away. Had it not been for me, she might have followed him soon after. Now that Aunt Gloria’s sick, Grandma’s greatest fear is attending another child’s funeral.”

“What did the doctor say?”

“It’s nothing serious, and it’s definitely not fatal, but Grandma still feels anxious. The way I see it, Grandma will keep worrying until the operation is over.”

“Well, just have the surgery as soon as possible.”

“Yeah, it shouldn’t take long, but Grandma would probably be too preoccupied to enjoy herself in the meantime. I’m feeling pretty depressed myself. I understand that it’s a matter of life and death, but I know all too well that they have hidden agendas.”

Matthew smiled. He tilted her chin and lowered his head to give her a peck. “Don’t worry about their petty schemes. Those issues will resolve themselves.”

“I’m only holding back because Aunt Gloria is sick. If they push me over the edge, I can be mean too,” Clarissa stated, pursing her lips.

“Mean?”

Matthew laughed lightly and pinched her cheek.

“Clare, you don’t have a mean bone in your body. Why don’t you show me how mean you are, hmm?”

Matthew’s stare bore into Clarissa, making her chortle. She gave him a coquettish look.

“Stop it,” she whined in mock anger.

She then grabbed Matthew by his ears and faked a fierce expression. Narrowing her eyes, she tried to appear as menacing as possible.

“I look mean, don’t I? I’m telling you, I’m a bad person. I’m rotten to the core.”

“Pray tell, what makes you so horrible?” Matthew asked, entertained.

Clarissa could barely hold back the laughter that threatened to burst out at any given moment. Her lips twitched as she pondered for an answer. Nevertheless, to Matthew, her contemplation was especially endearing.

The young woman sprang up in excitement when she found the right words.

She clutched Matthew’s shirt collar and gave him a devilish smirk. “Trust me. I’ll be the worst person you know if I unleash my horrible nature. I’ll swindle you of all your money and emotions. I’ll make you my slave for life and trample you underfoot.”

Matthew arched an eyebrow and deadpanned, “Wow. What a bad woman you are, Clare. That’s terrifying.”

“That’s so insincere. Whatever. I’m not actually that bad. I’m the kind and caring Miss Fairy!”

It was said that women were creatures of change, and the way Clarissa’s mood shifted drastically in a matter of seconds was excellent proof of that.

Even so, no matter which side of her she chose to show, Clarissa would always be adorable in Matthew’s eyes.

Enamored by Clarissa, Matthew bowed his head to kiss her cheek. She giggled and attempted to dodge his lips. Both of them fooled around for a while, laughing in delight.

Clarissa had been sullen all day, but coming home to Matthew had quickly vanquished the gloom.

The following day, Clarissa brought Catherine to the hospital.

Clarissa could feel the odd stares riveting on her the moment she set foot in the room. She glanced at Gloria and wondered what her aunt had told them.

The doctor soon came over to confirm the operation time. Needless to say, the Lesters could not afford the surgery.

Just then, Mimi pulled Clarissa out of the room and asked her for some money.

“Sure, but the old rule stands – you need to write me an IOU.”

Mimi complied without hesitation nor complaint and received the money.

Just as Clarissa returned to the ward, she heard the chatter of the occupants. “Your granddaughter must be really lucky to marry into a rich family. It’s the Tyson family! I’m sure you and your daughter will be able to enjoy your later days. The Tysons have huge businesses. In fact, I heard that they’re one of the wealthiest people in the country.”