Suddenly, a tinge of heartache welled up within him.
Real heartache.
Scarlett Yates didn't push him away.
Her body leaned weakly towards him as she turned her head and gave him a grateful smile.
At the moment when they were leaning against each other, their eyes meeting, Matthew Saxon's gaze darkened, and his face turned somber.
But it was only for an instant, soon returning to normal.
As if his change of expression just now was merely someone else's illusion.
His hand around Alice Green's shoulder tightened unconsciously, causing Alice to furrow her brows and let out a light cry.
She looked up in surprise, following Matthew's complex and indistinguishable gaze, and her heart suddenly tightened, as if discovering something terrifying, a hint of panic appearing in her eyes.
