Chapter 18: Chapter 18



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Matthew couldn’t help but feel angry. But he couldn’t understand why she was so angry.

Matthew said coldly, “What are you doing here!”

Hearing that, even though Dolores hadn’t known Matthew for that long, she immediately realized who he was talking about. She turned her head. She was right. Matthew was standing in front of her. Matthew’s expression was so grim that it could even make people feel scared. He said, “What did I say last time? How dare you ignore what I said.”

Dolores unconsciously let go of Sampson’s embrace. She was so worried about Jessica that she didn’t pay attention to how close Sampson was standing to her.

“I…” just as Dolores was about to explain what happened, Sampson grabbed her wrist. Sampson looked at Matthew and said, “Your marriage is only for a month. It’s just a deal. You’ll get whatever you want. What reason do you have to meddle in her private affairs?” Knowing how hard Dolores’ life was, Sampson’s heart broke and he promised himself that he would love and protect Dolores with all his heart.

Matthew looked at Sampson clutching Dolores’ wrist. For a moment, he showed a sneer on his face, “You let a woman who is pregnant with your child marry another guy. And now you go back to her as a protector?” suddenly, he glared at Sampson as if he was a sharp sword that would kill Sampson mercilessly. “You’re a coward!”

Find your next read at gⱯlnσν𝓮ℓs․com Dolores’ heart was beating so fast from the shame and helplessness of what Matthew said.

Dolores couldn’t believe that Matthew thought Sampson was the father of her child. She was grateful and respectful to Sampson. How could she embarrass Sampson by admitting something like that? She removed her hand from Sampson’s and looked at Matthew, “You can say anything you want to me. But leave Sampson alone.”

Matthew was surprised by Dolores’ reaction and couldn’t help but think that they loved each other. How ridiculous it was! Matthew was angry. She was now his wife, but she was being affectionate with other men in front of him!

However, as angry as Matthew was, he understood that what Sampson was saying was correct. Their marriage was indeed an arrangement. He had no right to blame her. But at the same time, he hated to see them together.

“If you still want the Repulse Bay land, come with me.” After speaking, he turned and left.

Dolores was shocked for several seconds. She had not expected the opportunity she had given up to present itself to her again.

For her, the temptation was great. If she could get the right to trade that land, she would have the opportunity to bargain with Randolph instead of being restrained by him.

“Lola.” Sampson was a little concerned; it seemed that Dolores was interested in what Matthew was offering.

Dolores shook her head, “I’m fine.”

Twenty minutes later, Jessica was wheeled out of the operating room. Jessica passed out due to shortness of breath from anger. Dolores was the only family she had now. Hearing the others insulting her daughter, Jessica could not ignore it. Seeing the writing on the wall, Jessica couldn’t take it anymore and fainted.

“The patient fainted from anger. Make sure she can rest well and doesn’t have any major emotional swings.” After taking Jessica to the ward, the doctor explained.

Dolores nodded, “Thank you, doctor.”

Dolores knew that her brother’s death had a great influence on Jessica. If it weren’t for her, Jessica would have already committed suicide. She thought it would be best to keep Jessica away from the town where her brother had died.

She didn’t expect Jessica to suffer again because of her. However, not many people knew she was pregnant. Who broke the news? And why did that person do it? What was the purpose?

Sampson knew what Dolores was thinking. He approached, “You two can’t live in that apartment anymore. I’ll find you a new place.”

Dolores nodded. Indeed, they could no longer live there, or Jessica would get hurt again.

“I want to find out who did it.” Dolores sensed that this was not accidental, but that someone had done it deliberately.

“Leave it to me.” Sampson smiled, “Think of me as your brother, your family.”

Dolores looked at Sampson, feeling excited. Sampson was so good to her. She didn’t know what to do to repay him.

Dolores lowered her head and said nothing. But she made a silent decision in her heart, someday she would repay him when she really did.

Now she needed someone to help her sort the whole thing out. Otherwise, she would always be uneasy and worried that even if they moved into a new residence, someone would come along and deliberately hurt Jessica.

Thinking about what Matthew said before he left, Dolores felt distressed. Sampson thought she was tired and told her, “You go back and rest. I’ll be here taking care of Jessica.”

“But…”

“Anyway, I work in this hospital. I have my own office and bathroom, I can take care of your mother.” Dolores looked at Jessica, who was still in a coma, hesitated and said, “If you need me, please call me.”

Dolores gave her phone number to Sampson and left the hospital.

Back at the villa, Dolores saw only Coral at home. She frowned, “Isn’t Matthew home?”.

Coral looked into the study, “He’s there.”

Dolores changed her shoes and went inside. She walked to the study, hesitated for a while in front of the door and then knocked on the door. She knocked several times and no one answered. She frowned, turned the doorknob and gently pushed the door open.

Matthew leaned back in the chair and closed his eyes. It was hard to tell if he had fallen asleep yet.

Dolores slowly walked in, stood in front of the desk, and whispered, “Mr. Nelson?” Matthew slowly lifted his eyelids and stared at Dolores, who was standing in front of him. Matthew was surprised that Dolores called him Mr. Nelson.

Dolores rubbed her hands together in nervousness. Her palms were even sweating, “Did you say you could give me the Repulse Bay lands?”

Matthew narrowed his eyes. His lips curved, “I’m a businessman. I never do anything without profit.”

Dolores was instantly disappointed. She knew she was making a fool of herself. How could Matthew help her unconditionally? She had nothing to offer. How could she trade for this piece of land?

“I think this piece of land would be very useful to you.” Matthew sensed her withdrawal. Randolph sent her and her mother to another country without any help. They lived a hard life and her brother even died. Matthew knew how much Dolores hated Randolph. He thought Dolores wanted that piece of land because she wanted to give it to Randolph. Now he knew he was wrong.

“But I have nothing to trade with you.” Indeed, Dolores did want to get that piece of land.

Matthew lifted his eyelids, with a mature, sexy look, “Yes you do.”

“What?”

“You.”

Dolores was puzzled for several seconds, “Me?”

Matthew stood up and walked forward. As he approached, Dolores instinctively stepped back. Matthew grabbed her by the shoulders, “Why are you backing away, are you afraid I’ll devour you?”.

Dolores didn’t know why she was afraid of him. But somehow she knew he wasn’t as gentle as he showed her.

Suddenly, Matthew smiled slightly, “Why, have you done something wrong? Is that why you don’t dare look at me? Because you feel guilty?”

What had she done? Dolores raised her head, “Why do I feel guilty?”.

She lifted her chin. They were so close that Matthew could even feel her breathing, which somehow felt familiar.

He paused for a few seconds and then squeezed her cheek. He said, “We’re already married. And yet you fall in love with another man. This is cheating.”

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