Chapter 267 Falling in Love Again
Michael shook his head. "If you don't get it, forget it."
He started to walk away but then turned back to Sam. "You better protect Ms. Smith, or you'll die."
With Sam still looking confused, Michael left again.
Sam stood there, stunned for a while before snapping out of it.
He thought, 'Matthew wants me to protect Mary. I'll do it, no matter what!'
After that, he realized he was just a follower, living by Matthew's orders. He shouldn't think about anything else.
Mary woke up to her phone ringing.
Groggily, she answered, "Hello?"
"Mary, I'm free!" Shirley's excited voice came through, even singing a bit.
Mary paused, rubbing her eyes. "Congrats, is Herman better?"
"Yep, With my meticulous care, even a person in a vegetative state would recover!" Shirley said with great exaggeration.
Mary laughed. "Don't let Herman hear that, or he'll give you trouble."
"Who cares? My job's done. When are you coming back? I'll buy you dinner to celebrate."
Mary replied, "I might need a few more days."
Shirley was puzzled. "Why so long?"
Mary briefly explained.
"Holy crap!" Shirley exclaimed. "He fought off a Tibetan Mastiff alone? Is he that tough?"
Mary sighed. "I didn't expect it either."
After a pause, Shirley asked, "Mary, did you fall for him again?"
Mary was silent.
She suddenly got up. "Don't start my day with that! You've ruined my mood!"
Shirley said, "But anyone would be moved by that. If he hadn't shown up, you might be dead."
Mary scratched her head. "I won't fall for him, no way!"
"I'm glad to hear that," Shirley sighed. "Just don't fall for him again."
Shirley thought, 'Matthew may have saved her, but he's still a jerk!'
Mary said, "Once he's better, I'll come back. Be ready with a feast."
"Got it!"
After hanging up, Mary got out of bed to wash up.
At the door, Matthew had heard everything. His face was grim as he went back to his room and called Herman.
"Hello? Miss me?" Herman teased.
Matthew said coldly, "Find something for Shirley to do."
Herman asked, "What did she do to you? Did she tell Mary to leave you?"
Matthew's eyes were icy. "You're pretty smart."
Herman said, "Hey, you're asking for a favor. Can't you be nicer?"
