Chapter 1195

Matthew cleared his throat and explained with a smile, "I know what I'm about to say is out of line, but please don't take it the wrong way." Tara crossed her arms with a look of contempt. "What kind of story are you going to spin?" Matthew understood that anyone would be suspicious of his behavior. Her reaction was pretty understandable. He wasn't upset as he maintained a smile and explained, "You're really beautiful. With the way you dressed, it was skimpy and might attract the wrong kind of attention. So, I'm following you to keep you safe." Matthew wasn't about to tell Tara that he followed her because she bought an ointment. If she had indeed bought the ointment for the old man, bringing it up would make things too obvious and alerted them. So, he came up with a pretty bad excuse. But Matthew wouldn't think it was a lie. He honestly thought Tara dressed too provocatively. If it were daytime, she'd be a beautiful sight walking down the street. But it was risky walking into a