Chapter 220

When Matthew stepped into the empty Cloudview Residences villa, a deep sense of loneliness quietly crept in. Before marrying Serena, he used to live here alone just fine. But now, after getting used to her liveliness being part of his daily life, the sudden silence felt unbearable. He was exhausted, but sleep wouldn’t come. In his hand, he gripped two wishing bottles tightly, his mind playing a loop of the bizarre things he’d done in the past couple of days—like he’d been under some kind of spell. Early next morning, dressed neatly, Matthew showed up at the Allen family’s doorstep. When the housekeeper came to report, Connor rubbed his eyes, still half-asleep, and darted to the front door in his pajamas and slippers like he’d just heard breaking news. "You—you—what are you doing here out of the blue?" he glanced back at Matthew and muttered under his breath, "Just a heads-up—if my wife starts yelling at you, just take it. For the sake of your nephew, alright?" Matthew’s face was calm a