Chapter 188

"As you can see, I couldn't be better. You, however, have lost so much weight. Work as hard as you want and you still can't own all the riches in the world. You should look after your body. If you don't do that while you're young, you'll age very quickly and you'll regret it."

I didn't know what else to say.

No amount of consolation could mend the brokenhearted Matthew.

He looked at me and then sideways. He smiled. It was a beautiful smile, albeit a bit lonely.

"Yeah, I'll take care of myself. Go back to your apartment. I'll get going now. It's cold now. Make sure you cover yourself."

"Will do. Thanks. Goodbye." I then entered my apartment building.

There was a floor-to-ceiling glass pane at the entrance. I caught Matthew's pitiful silhouette standing under the autumn rain.

His head was lowered, his Adam's apple rolling up and down. Pain and misery were written all over his face.

I knew I had shattered his heart. Sorry, Matthew.

Back in my apartment, Helen was standing by the