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Chapter 9
As if Nelly had heard Matthew reassuring her, she stopped talking in her sleep and settled into a peaceful slumber.
Matthew stared at Nelly for a moment before quietly leaving the room. He went to the bedroom next door, and the night passed peacefully.
The air in the morning after the rain was exceptionally fresh and pleasant. Birds chirped happily on the branches, and the warm sunlight shone through the curtains. A gentle breeze brushed by, and the curtain swayed softly.
The sunlight cast a warm glow on the petite figure lying on the large bed, creating a mysterious air around her
Nelly slowly opened her eyes. When she realized the room looked unfamiliar, her drowsiness vanished instantly.
She sat up and recalled everything that had happened the night before. A wave of sadness surged in fier heart, and she no longer cared about where she was, Hugging her laces to her chest, she rested her head in her arms and began to cry softly,
She never expected her father to force her to marry an old man for the sake of the company. What was more ridiculous was that her stepsister had stolen her boyfriend She felt as though the whole world had turned against her.
Once she was done crying, Nelly realized that she wasn’t in her own house. She wiped her tears and looked around. Lifting the blanker, she realized that she was wearing male clothes and screamed in fear.
Downstairs, Matthew was having breakfast when he heard Nelly scream. He immediately put down his coffee and ran toward the bedroom.
He pushed open the bedroom door, only to see Nelly curled up at the corner of the bed. Her whole body was covered tightly in the blanket.
“Who… who are you?” she asked, her voice trembling
Matthew chuckled. “Have you forgotten? You saved me the other night? And last night, I saved you
Nelly tilted her head, looking innocent and cute. “Oh. It’s you. I remember now. You were wearing the same mask that night,” Nelly said as realization. dawned on her
“It’s good that you remember.” Matthew smiled in relied. However, her next words left him speechless.
“Because of you, I was late to class the next day. I’m usually a good student, you know? But I got scolded by my professor that day” Nelly pouted
Matthew’s lips twitched slightly.
“Where are my clothes?” she asked. “I need to go to class”
“I threw them away,” he replied, handing her a simple dress. “I’ve prepared new clothes for you. I’ll leave the room first. Come downstairs when you’re ready to have breakfast.”
Nelly watched as Matthew left the room. She remembered how Romeo used to also tell her to eat breakfast. But
it now, it seemed like she had lost
everything
Shading off the thought, she went to the bathroom to change. When she headed downstairs, she found Marchew sitting at the dining table, having
breakfast.
Matthew would usually dismiss the maids when he had breakfast,
“Eat,” he said
Nelly looked at the breakfast on the table and realized that all the dishes were food she liked. Without hesitation, she started eating heartily.
Unbeknownst to her, Matthew had instructed the chef to make the food Nelly mentioned when she was mumbling in her sleep.
After finishing her food, she looked up at Matthew and said, “Thank you for saving me last night.”
Matthew siniled. “It seems like y you owe me a favor now,” he teased.
“There is no such thing I saved you, and you saved me. That makes us even,” Nelly replied, taking another bite.
“Really?”
Matthew didn’t say anything mymore and just quietly ate his breakfast.
“I’m full. I’m going to leave now,” Nelly announced.
“I’ll have someone take you,” Matthew said. “It’s hard to get a cab here.”
“Kai,” Matthew called.
Kal immediately came over. “How can I help you, Mr. Yorke he asked respectfully.
“Sond Ms. Albright home,” Matthew ordered.
Yes, sir.”
Chapter 9
Matthew watched Nelly leave, a teasing smile played on his lips
Kai drove Nelly to college and left shortly after.
As Nelly walked toward the campus entrance, she was stopped by an angry voice.
“Nelly Albright!”
Realizing it was Clover, she stopped walking.
“What happened last night? Did you turn off your phone?” Clover asked worriedly.
Nelly looked at her friend and smiled.
over, you won’t believe this, but my dad wants me to marry an old man to save his company,” Nelly said. “And he wants it to happen next month.. which is in a week”
“What?” Clover exclaimed, shocked and horrified. “How could he do that to
you?
She knew how much Nelly had suffered over the years. Hilda and Giselle never stopped playing tricks on her, so she had no choice but to move out. But they didn’t stop there. If anything, they only became more malicious.
Nelly was too young to have suffered so much. But despite it all, she still had a lively and cheerful personality.
“You know what’s even more ridiculous?” Nelly continued bitterly. “Romeo is dating Giselle, and they’re about to get engaged. I only found our yesterday. That’s why they called me home, to talk about my marriage arrangements.”
“Romeo is such a jerk! Did he not help out your dad’s company? Clover asked angrily.
“He did, but it wasn’t enough. My dad had already arranged for me to marry the old Mr. Winchester. If he breaks his promise, he’ll have to pay 100 million dollars in compensation.”
Clover knew Nelly very well. Nelly was always lively in front of the people she liked, but she couldn’t false it around people she didn’t.
“Romeo and Giselle are absolute jerks. I’ll make them pay for this,” Clover said, gritting her teeth.
“Clover, what are you going to do?” Nelly asked
“I’ll take care of Romeo, that bastard,” she replied.
Clover and Nelly had very different personalities. Nelly was reserved, while Clover was more straightforward and carefree.
“It’s okay.” Nelly said calmly.
“I’ll get revenge for you. Don’t hold me back,” Clover said, and she dragged Nelly to confront Romeo.
Romeo was in his senior year, the same as Giselle.
