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Chapter 1116 A Gentleman One Can Trust
Matthew asked Patricia again if she still didn’t want to marry him — just to be sure.But what surprised him was the long silence on the other end of the line.“Patty?” Matthew frowned. “Do you still want to marry me?”“What are you talking about?” Patricia’s voice came out sharply, as if she hadn’t heard the question before. “How could I even think about something like that when you’re not free?”“Oh, okay.” Matthew sighed with relief. “I thought maybe you still loved me after all this time.”“It hasn’t been that long. Barely a year apart.” Patricia gave a soft smile, sitting on her bedroom couch.“You’ll get through this, Patty. Your breakup with Ronaldo will heal eventually. And you’ll get what you deserve.” Matthew softened his voice, going back to being the friend she always knew.Patricia noticed the change and felt her heart warm. “Aww, thanks, Matt. I should go. I’m sure you have a lot on your plate. Sorry for the tears earlier — I didn’t mean to accuse you of anything.”“Let’
Chapter 1115 Making Contact Again
Matthew walked into his office after lunch, but the scowl on his face showed he hadn’t enjoyed the meal — still preoccupied with whatever schemes his family was cooking up.Sitting down at his desk, he picked up his phone and dialed a number he hadn’t called in a long time...Elsewhere, in Patricia’s room, her phone rang and she froze when she saw the name on the screen.She never had the courage to block Matthew Sterling’s number.Nervously, she answered, “Hello, Matthew.”“Matthew?” Matthew laughed, trying to lighten the mood. “Why so formal?”“Formality is necessary,” Patricia didn’t play along. “We need to maintain decorum. I won’t be labeled as a mistress or ‘the other woman.’”“You found out I’m going to be a father in the worst possible way.” Matthew grew serious, his tone one of comfort.“How could you, Matthew?” Patricia’s voice cracked. “Why would you try for a baby with Elaine right when your family is at war?”Matthew raised an eyebrow. What kind of question was that?“Wai
Chapter 1114 Inappropriate Workplace Talk
Matthew didn’t know what else to do to convince his father’s side of the family that he hadn’t faked a pregnancy just to avoid another love.Sheila grabbed her son’s shoulders, now desperate. “Matt! Answer me! Do you believe your father’s words?”Matthew looked at Sheila. “No, Mom. I think Dad’s just frustrated that things didn’t go the way he wanted.”“Forget what I want!” Karl scowled. “This isn’t about me. It’s about what YOU truly want for your own happiness.”“I’m more than happy to know I’m going to be a father,” Matthew replied coldly.“Your child should’ve been conceived in Patty’s womb, the only woman you truly loved,” Abner said in a scolding tone.“Even if I still loved Patty, she’d still be engaged to Ron if he hadn’t cheated on her,” Matthew raised his index finger. “I really hope, Dad, that you had nothing to do with that.”“We’ve talked about this,” Karl firmly denied.“Yes, but I still have doubts. João Pedro de Paula, the photographer, showed up like it was scripted,”
Chapter 1113 The Truth at the Table
Sterling Empire Headquarters, Karl’s OfficeKarl, Sheila, and Abner were visibly startled when Matthew suddenly entered, asking Karl if he trusted him.“I’m waiting for your answer, Dad,” Matthew insisted, leaving the door as it was. “Do you trust me?”“I trust you, son,” Karl replied dryly. “The problem—”“Please, NO!” Matthew gestured ‘stop’ with his right hand. “Don’t come at me with ‘I trust you, not Elaine’ because that means the same thing to me.”Abner tried to help. “My dear grandson, we’re just worried about you.”Matthew looked at his grandfather with slightly more respect. “I believe that. But your help is going overboard and turning into pressure and annoyance. I have a pregnant wife, and I won’t abandon her and our firstborn.”Karl wasn’t having it. He pressed on, “Son, you have to consider the idea that Elaine stopped taking precautions on purpose to trap you.”“She promised she’d stop scheming,” Matthew replied simply.“And you believed her?” Karl let out a mocking laug
Chapter 1112 Who Really Conspired?
Hélio was holding a garden rake while talking to Patricia by the pool area. Patricia rested her nerves on a lounge chair while Jackson swam in the pool.“Daughter, I know you’re sad right now, but you’ll get over it.”“Remember, Dad: I’m not sad about Matthew and Elaine. It pains me to think there are people waiting for me to interfere and ruin the life of an unborn child.” Patricia sighed, recalling Karl’s words.“If Karl expects you to do that, then he isn’t looking for an honest and altruistic daughter-in-law. If he wants a daughter-in-law who steps over everything and everyone to get what she wants, then he should be satisfied with Elaine!”Patricia smiled and was energized by her father’s wise words.“I should have told him that!”Hélio winked and headed toward the garden. Jackson swam to the edge of the pool.“Feeling better, little sister?”“Absolutely, Jackson.” Patricia leaned in to see him better. “If you said that Matthew and Elaine were here, without causing a fight, then
Chapter 1111 Explosive Pregnancy
Patricia walked into the house, crying and sobbing bitterly, crushed by everything that had happened.Jackson appeared from the top of the stairs, listening to his younger sister and watching her sit on the foyer sofa, trembling as she buried her hands in her face.He came down the stairs so fast that he almost tripped and fell. “Patty! Why are you crying so violently?”Patricia lowered her hands, revealing a face smeared with smudged makeup. “It’s a tragedy, Jackson!”“I know. Matt and Elaine were here, delivering the good news.” Jackson sat beside her.“Good news? Do you think that’s good news?” Patricia asked, horrified.“What’s so bad about all of this?” Jackson frowned. “Did Karl say something that upset you?”“He said Elaine got pregnant on purpose, just to stay by Matthew.” Patricia wiped away her tears.“Don’t believe that, little sister. I saw Matthew. He’s overjoyed and eager about the baby,” Jackson explained gently.Patricia continued to wipe her face. “Karl also said that
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