On the next day, Shermaine went to the Tyson residence.
There was no one except Margaret and Old Mr. Tyson.
If anything, Margaret liked Shermaine very much. It wasn’t only because she was the candidate to become her daughter-in-law. In fact, they had watched her growing up, so their feelings toward her were different from others.
When she was young, they promised to make her Matthew’s wife, but seeing how big the age gap between them was, the Tysons didn’t insist and asked Matthew to consider other women.
Nevertheless, their efforts were in vain.
Now that Shermaine had grown up, her feelings for Matthew never changed, so the Tysons, especially Margaret, were delighted.
However, Matthew expressed how he felt nothing toward Shermaine in front of the latter. Margaret felt sorry for Shermaine and felt that it was a pity, as they would make a great match.
Given that she couldn’t change her son’s mind, Margaret could only treat Shermaine like someone close, while she felt sad for the latter. She’s such a delicate lady. How great would it be if she can become my daughter-in-law?
She asked, “Shermaine, you just came back yesterday. Why not rest for a bit at home first?”
“Mrs. Tyson, I miss you and Mr. Tyson, so I’m here to visit you guys. You guys miss me too, right?” Shermaine acted like a child in front of Matthew’s parents, unlike how aloof she was in public or how scary and vicious she was in front of Lizzie.
With this, she was able to please them.
After all, they didn’t have a daughter, while their only granddaughter wasn’t close to them, so Shermaine had gained their favor.
In the afternoon, Shermaine ate lunch with them and was always patient in keeping them company.
Looking at Shermaine, Margaret said, “Shermaine, if only you’re our daughter. My sons are so busy with their work that they seldom come back to us. Plus, Ellie was nowhere to be seen. You really make us feel happy.”
Daughter?
Shermaine was secretly displeased to be treated as merely a daughter.
However, there was no way she could tell them how she felt.
Hugging Margaret, she whined, “Mrs. Tyson, even if I’m not your daughter, I can be your little sweetheart. I didn’t succeed in this life, but I’ll pray to become your daughter in the next life.”
Margaret started believing in reincarnations as she was old, and when she heard what Shermaine said, she was overjoyed.
Taking Shermaine’s hand into hers, she let out a faint sigh.
Actually, she knew what Shermaine wanted.
Caressing her hand, Margaret explained, “Shermaine, I want you to be our daughter-in-law so badly, but we can’t make Matthew change his mind. He’s such an insolent fool for letting you down.”
Shermaine shook her head as she covered Margaret’s hands with her other hand. “Mrs. Tyson, please don’t say that. I can’t blame him for not liking me. Plus, I’ll try to make him fall for me, and I will not give up before he finds someone he loves. Matt doesn’t like me now, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have a chance in the future, right? Mrs. Tyson, will you support me?”
Margaret nodded, even though she knew it was impossible, as she knew her son way too well.
He would’ve fallen for Shermaine long ago, but he didn’t have any feelings toward her after so many years, so it was impossible for him to fall for her in the future.
Unless he didn’t bother about love and just wanted to marry for the sake of continuing the bloodline.
Nonetheless, she wished Shermaine to do her best, and maybe she could really make Matthew fall for her.
“Of course I support you,” replied Margaret.
Shermaine asked, “Then Mrs. Tyson, who’s the woman with Matt recently?”
Margaret’s eyes widened in shock. “Woman? There’s no one with him. Or maybe I didn’t know. Don’t worry. I’ll call him back for dinner tonight. You can stay here to meet him and take this chance to get along with him. I will support you fully.”
Shermaine smiled while her longing to meet Matthew grew. She didn’t get to see him the previous day, so she could only rely on the Tysons to gain the chance to do so.
Matthew was called to return for a dinner at the Tyson residence, while Clarissa found herself a company.
Ellie was eating with Clarissa, but the latter was puzzled. Why didn’t Ellie go back home with Matthew?
Ellie looked at Clarissa and said, “They only ask Uncle Matt for dinner, not me. I don’t want to go back, anyway. I bet Grandma’s nagging at Uncle Matt for his marriage matters again. Ha!”
The Tysons didn’t invite Ellie because they were worried she would cook up trouble, given how she didn’t like Shermaine to begin with. However, Ellie didn’t know Shermaine had returned to D City.
Clarissa’s heart skipped a beat. “Your family members… Are they always so anxious about Uncle Matthew’s marriage?”
Placing down her spoon, Ellie replied, “Of course. Although he is an eligible bachelor, my grandparents have different thoughts about it, and they want their kids to have a family. Tsk! I don’t want to marry anyone either. These old fellas! Why won’t they understand that it’s not compulsory for everyone to marry and have kids? Just let us make the choice.”
Clarissa replied calmly, “It’s just that they have different mindsets.”
Complicated feelings rose in Clarissa’s heart when she thought of the Tysons urging Matthew to get married soon.
Will we be able to reach that step together?
However, there was no point to mull over this. She would just have to go with the flow and see how everything turned out in the end.
“Helen?” Suddenly, Clarissa was dragged out of her daze when Ellie called out to Helen, and she looked in the direction where the latter was looking at.
Clarissa felt nervous while Helen saw them. The latter was with her husband. Blake knew Helen was on bad terms with Clarissa, but even if he loved her, he couldn’t disregard Clarissa just like how she did.
And so what if Clarissa was only Matthew’s lover? At least until now, she was the only woman Matthew was with.
No one can guarantee that Matthew would not marry her.
And there’s nothing wrong with becoming friends with her.
Gripping on Helen’s fingers, Blake gave her a comforting gaze and led her toward Clarissa. “What a coincidence, Ms. Quigley. We meet again.”
Ellie turned to Clarissa before glancing at Helen. When did they become so close?
They even come to greet her.
Clarissa’s heart started racing, as she was worried they would mention Matthew.
I’ve made it clear enough with Helen. I wish to have nothing to do with her.
Clarissa replied, “Yeah. It’s such a coincidence, Mr. Zimmer and Mrs. Zimmer. I’m sorry, but I’m having a meal with my friend, so I’ll stop here.”
It was obvious that she didn’t want to talk to them.
Helen snorted, “Blake, let’s go. She’s arrogant as her status’ different now that she has a powerful boyfriend.”
Ellie frowned as she glared at Helen with hostility.
The latter knew Ellie was close to Clarissa, and she was always defending her. “What? Did I say anything wrong, Ellie?”
“Helen!” Dean scolded, but his wife ignored him.
Ellie scoffed, “Helen, how many years had it been? Why is your hostility only getting stronger? It seems you’re still a fool after all these years. You already have a husband, so why are you harboring hatred toward someone innocent? Could it be that you still can’t forget about that scumbag?”
“Shut up, Ellie,” Helen growled, and when she turned to her husband, his expression turned unpleasant.
Ellie was merciless toward Helen, but before she was about to continue with her words, Clarissa gestured her to stop.
Seeing Clarissa shaking her head, Ellie let out a cold snort and turned away without saying anything.
Helen was dragged away by Blake, and no one would know what would happen to the couple. A fight, perhaps?
After the couple left, Ellie looked at Clarissa in confusion. “Why are you so merciful toward her? She treated you so badly during your university days.”
The grudges Helen held toward Clarissa and the troubles the former caused for her had left her in a miserable state.
However, that was all in the past.
Clarissa explained, “Forget it. She’s already married. It wouldn’t be good to bring up the past and leave her marriage in shambles.”
“What does that have to do with you? I don’t think I’ve said anything wrong. Given that she’s still brooding over it after so many years, she must find it hard to forget about that scumbag,” Ellie argued.
To her surprise, Clarissa only shook her head and said, “Helen has high self-esteem. She’s picking on me because she couldn’t face her past mistakes.”
Honestly, it wasn’t only because of that scumbag boyfriend of hers. Helen was annoyed that Clarissa was better than her, be it their achievements or their beauty.
Ellie couldn’t help but laugh. “Right. She’ll only be a loser in life compared to you, but I’ll give her credit for marrying a morally upright man.”
Clarissa nodded in agreement. Ellie’s words after that caught her off guard, as she didn’t expect the former would turn the questions over to her. “Say it. Who’s your boyfriend? Helen already knew, but I as your closest friend doesn’t. Clarissa, you’ll have to tell me now.”
Ellie was determined to get the answer from Clarissa that day.
The latter’s heart started racing as she bit on her lip while wearing a troubled expression.
Looking at her expression, Ellie was guessing in her mind. “Helen said that your boyfriend is from an impressive background. Her husband is from the Zimmer family, but he didn’t dare to disregard you and came all the way here to greet you. This shows that your boyfriend is a big shot for sure.”
After pausing for a while, she continued, “I know little of the Zimmers, but I’ve heard of them. As for those who are eligible for their respect, they must be someone I know or I’ve heard of in the upper society in D City. You told me he is ten years older than you, so…”
Analyzing the little clues she had, Ellie had a feeling that she was getting closer to the truth.
