You’ll Fall for Me, Today or Tomorrow novel Chapter 87

Yuliana’s tone was unpleasant.

Thus, Matthias reminded in a solemn voice, “Not here. We can only say these things behind closed doors.”

“Alright.”

In truth, both of them had no say in Matthew’s marriage.

The Smallwoods suggested marriage between their daughter and Matthew only because of the friendship between both their families.

Unfortunately, Matthew showed no interest in Shermaine. If it was before, Yuliana would have helped them, but since Matthew had already announced his stand in front of so many people, she dropped the idea entirely, lest she incur his wrath.

After all, she was only his sister-in-law, and it wouldn’t bode well if she dictated his marriage.

However, the Smallwoods were persistent. Indeed, one reason was because Shermaine harbored strong feelings for Matthew, but another was because the Smallwoods themselves wanted to solidify their relationship with the Tysons.

If it were anyone else, an arranged marriage with Shermaine as the bride wouldn’t be much of an issue.

However, the person in question was Matthew, and no one had the right to speak for him other than himself.

The Smallwood couple arrived very soon. James Smallwood and Kayla Smith were close friends with Matthias and Yuliana for many years. Hence, it was common for them to meet up occasionally.

Unfortunately, after the incident regarding Shermaine, their friendship had become slightly strained.

To make matters worse, Kayla had a soft spot for her beloved daughter. Every time she talked about Shermaine, she would air her grievances on the latter’s behalf.

“Do you know how much my daughter likes Matthew? She cried the whole night after he broke her heart, and then she went for filming with swollen eyes the next day. Even though she didn’t say what Matthew did, I know how deeply she feels about him. He’s the only one who could’ve made her like this. Yuliana, isn’t Shermaine good enough for Matthew? Why is he treating her this way? Didn’t they get along just fine last time? Shermaine even thought that they’d get married soon, but things turned out this way. Has Matthew had a change of heart?”

Yuliana had been at the mercy of Kayla’s waterworks more times than she could count. Right now, she truly had enough of it.

“Kayla, we can only give a few pieces of advice to Matthew when it comes to his private life. In the end, he still has the final say. Let them settle it between themselves. Besides, Matthew also said before that he only sees Shermaine as a friend; he doesn’t have any other feelings for her.”

Yuliana knew it would be bad if Matthew was wrongfully accused of playing with their daughter’s feelings.

Kayla looked at them with disappointment and was about to say something when James cut her off.

“Yuliana is right. We shouldn’t interfere with their love lives. Besides, we’ve been friends for so many years now, so we shouldn’t let something like that come in between us!”

Matthias nodded in agreement. “Exactly. Even if we don’t become in-laws, it won’t affect our long-term friendship. Isn’t that right?”

James froze. What Matthias said had completely foiled their plans for inviting them here today.

…

Matthew had reserved a private lounge in advance, so since Clarissa had arrived first, she went in alone.

After scrolling through her phone for a while, he finally showed up.

The moment he came in, she lowered her voice into a whisper and asked, “Did you see your brother and sister-in-law outside?”

Matthew raised his brows in response.

Only then did Clarissa explain, “I met them at the entrance just now. It was such a close call, and it scared me to death.”

She took a sip of her drink to calm her nerves.

Matthew sat down and gave her a lazy smile. “Didn’t you meet them already?”

Clarissa gave him a sidelong glare. “You know what I mean!”

“Haha… I don’t.”

She rolled her eyes and refused to entertain him, lowering her head to sip on her drink instead.

After Matthew placed their orders, he turned back to her. “I can take you to meet them if you want to.”

Clarissa was truly terrified now, shaking her head rapidly as she immediately refused his offer.

“No, no! I don’t!”

After expressing her refusal so vehemently, she noticed that his face had frosted over.

Clarissa’s heart skipped a beat. She quickly clarified, “I-I mean, we just started dating, so it’s too soon to meet the family.” She paused for a beat before blurting out, “I’m scared, okay?”

Silence ensued as Matthew said nothing to that. When the food was served, he finally spoke, “Eat up.”

Clarissa sent a flattering smile at him. “Uncle Matthew, you agree with what I said, right? Going public too early might end up stifling our relationship. You’re too important to me. I can’t bear to part with you.” She giggled.

A smile played on Matthew’s lips. “Really?”

“Yes. Yes, of course!”

Clarissa nodded enthusiastically in response, eager to prove herself.

Matthew’s eyes flickered, and a mystifying smile stretched across his mouth.

Words failed Clarissa when he pierced her with such an intense stare, so she bowed her head to eat instead.

Later on, her excitement went into full swing again at the mention of her collaboration with Justin. She prattled on about it, and this was perhaps the most she had spoken. As she described her screenwriting ideas to Matthew, it never once crossed her mind that it might bore him listening to her.

Fortunately, Matthew did not appear bored. He clung to every word she said, appreciating the way she seemed to glow and steal his breath away time and again.

After both of them finished their meals, he held her hand and led her out. While they talked, Matthew’s face lit up with a soft smile.

When James came out with the others, he happened to glimpse Matthew’s silhouette. Surprise filled him and was about to hurry after the two of them, but they had already entered the elevator.

Sensing his hesitation, Kayla walked over and asked, “What’s wrong?”