NovelEnglishUnlock the content CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE "Matthew, let Jace do what he wants. Don't let this tear you apart. Please, don't let it get to you." I'd never felt this much sympathy for someone before. Seeing Matthew like this broke my heart in a way I couldn't even explain, like he was my own father.
His eyes darkened. "He's letdown too many times, Rea. And I've had tto think-it's because we spoiled him. We let him get away with too much." "That's not on you. Jace is grown now. His choices are his own, and he's gotta live with the consequences, I said, trying to comfort him.
Matthew didn't respond. I could tell my words hadn't hit home. He was as stubborn as they come. No matter how calm or easygoing he usually seemed-whether Lindey was nagging or people were criticizing him-deep down, his convictions were rock solid. I never imagined Jace's choice of a girlfriend or wife would hit him this hard. Enough to turn his hair gray +25 BONUS Chapter 198 practically overnight.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Con, sit with me. Let's have stea," Matthew said, guidingto sit by the tea table before he went to fetch the tea leaves.
As I watched him walk away, something about his posture struck me. His back looked a little hunched, like the weight of everything had finally caught up to him. With his gray hair, he suddenly seemed... old.
"I'll make you that black tea you brought over a while ago. I've been saving it for..." His voice trailed off.
His hand, reaching for the tea cabinet, froze. He just stood there, staring at the glass door.
Something wasn't right. I rushed over. "Matthew...
That's when I saw it too.
In the glass reflection, Matthew had finally noticed his gray hair.
"Matthew," I whispered, gently grabbing his arm.
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He blinked and let out a bitter smile.
"So that's why you were crying earlier, ve huh?" That smile-it was empty, full of this quiet resignation that toreup inside.
"You've... you've..." I tried to say something, but the words caught in my throat.
"I'm over fifty now. Gray hair's bound to happen. Guess now Lindey won't have to worry about syounger woman catching my eye, right? I've officially turned into an old man.
Who'd be interested innow?" Matthew joked, forcing a chuckle. But I couldn't laugh. I pressed my face into his shoulder, quietly sobbing.
Matthew's hand gently stroked my hair. "Alright, alright, don't cry. We all get old eventually." Chapter 199
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