Chapter 147

The room went quiet because Lucy did not say a word.

She stopped trying to grab her papers and just looked at Matthew.

Matthew felt more and more uncomfortable as Lucy watched him. He finally gave up and handed the papers back to her with a sad look in his eyes.

He really just wanted his wife to spend more time with him. Why was it so hard? Lucy took the papers and dove back into her work, not noticing Matthew feeling lonely next to her.

Could Matthew be upset with his wife? No way!

He could not be mad at her! She was his wife, and he was supposed to adore her no matter what. What about the big ball of frustration inside him that he could not let out, though? What was he to do about it?

Quietly, Matthew pulled out his notebook and started planning. He called Kent and asked, "Did you do what I told you to?"

Kent answered quickly, "Yes."

"Then let's finish this up," Matthew said without showing any emotion.

He put away his silly side and turned serious and tough, just like a top