Chapter 1258

I understood Matthew's personality well. If I did not agree to his request, he would continue pestering me. Therefore. I spoke to him with an

exasperated expression on my face, “Alright. However, I can't go anywhere far. Let's eat at the cafeteria of the research institute. However, there

aren't many dishes available. I hope you won't mind.”

Matthew laughed and said, "You know that I won't mind.”

The cafeteria of the research institute was not very large. It had simple decor as well. It was a space that was mainly prepared for employees as it

would be a waste of time for them to eat at their accommodations. After the project was completed, the cafeteria would be renovated into a

conference room.

Both of us walked into the cafeteria and sat down at a table. Matthew then stood up and said, "Wait for me.”

After speaking, he quickly walked out of the cafeteria

I figured that he must have headed to his car to take something. so I did not pay him any mind.

Matthew soon returned. There was a glass of fruit juice in his hands.

He placed the glass of fruit juice in front of me and said with a smile, "It's freshly made. Have some of this.”

"Thank you." I did not act courteously either.

After the dishes were served, I started eating quietly. I did not speak much. It

seemed like Matthew did not intend to chat either.

After having lunch, there was still half an hour until our evening work hours began. I planned to return to the office to take a nap. However, I did not

expect Matthew to ask me to take him on a walk around the institute

Of course, I did not want to do so. I frowned and said, "This place is rather remote. It's surrounded by some groves and shrubs. There's nothing much

to see around here."

After speaking, I intended to return to the office.

"Wait for a moment.” Matthew grabbed my arm.

I was slightly displeased. "Let go of me!"

Matthew was not willing to let go of me. He spoke in an aggrieved tone, "I know that

you don't want to see me now. You don’t want to spend time with me either.

However, as the main person in charge of this project, the third party requested for you to bring me around so that I can take a look at the

surroundings of the institute. Isn’t this something normal?"

He was simply fulfilling his personal interests using work matters.

I sighed softly and said, "I've really had enough of you.”

Matthew smiled without saying anything else.

There were many orchards nearby the research institute. The fruits were mostly ripe at this point in the season. Many of the fruits had rotted after

falling to the ground.

Villagers were picking the ripe fruits in the orchard. It was likely that they intended to bring them back home for themselves or sell them at the market.

Matthew had no intention to walk into the orchards to take a look. He simply looked around outside the fence.

After looking around for a few

minutes, he denly looked at me

and said, ‘Wanda, there's actually no

need foryou to be so aversive x

towarcme. I've already thought this

through. I won't ruin the happiness

that you've obtained with sosmuch

difficulty. Therefore, I wist-that we

can still get along as friends.”

I pursed my lips and spoke up in a harsh tone, "I don't think that we can still be friends.”

Matthew was slightly disappointed

However, he spoke tomeina

sincere toned know that you don't

wish to have‘any interactions with ..

me. Youdsn't even want to see me.

Youre worried that my existence will

destray the happy life that you-have

right how. My feelings are aburden

fén you. I know all of this extremely

well." ”

I glanced at him without saying anything.

Matthew said, “Wanda, actually, I want you to be happy more than anyone else.

Previously, I thought that a

cold-hearted and cruel man like

Theo Grant wouldn't bring you

happiness. that's why I wanted to ~

take youa@way from him and ~

personally make youhappy. >’

However, after all this time, I ean tell

that he ruly loves you. He treats you

extremely well too. Since that's the

case, I'll give both of you my

blessing. I'll protect you as a friend.

Don't worry, I won't bring any trouble

to your life.”

I looked at him in shock. I did not expect him to say such words.

Matthew smiled faintly. His smile seemed rather desolate. "I hope you won't treat me like a stranger anymore. My heart will hurt terribly."