Chapter 1023

Matthew did not know what to say. His mind was a whirlwind of confusion. Did he want to believe? Of course, he did not want to!

"Many times, it’s all been false. I don’t dare to trust that it’s real this time," Matthew said, speaking from the heart. He felt as if a burden had been lifted from his chest after he said it. He relaxed a little.

The old man was right, but Matthew also felt he was not entirely wrong. Yet another doubt crept into his mind—could this old man also be fake, sent here just to deceive him?

Once again, Matthew was lost in doubt. Everything and everyone seemed so real, but he could not quite grasp how it was all real.

"If you’re so conflicted, why not set this matter aside for now? Take a trip, go out, and see the world. Maybe then the answer will come to you. Sometimes rushing won’t get you anywhere—calming down might be the only way to find what you’re looking for," the old man said kindly. His wife soon arrived to take him away.

Matthew stayed behind, watch