Chapter 1238

Nearby, Wanda watched Matthew with a smirk on her face. Like several others before her, she had tried to pet that cat and been denied. No one who heard Britney's threat had ever dared to continue—until now. She crossed her arms, eagerly anticipating the drama about to unfold. However, Matthew merely glanced at Britney before continuing to reach forward, gently stroking the cat's head as if he had not heard her warning at all. Britney froze, her eyes flashing dangerously at first, but as she watched Matthew continue to pet the cat, her expression softened. "You're the first person I've met who truly loves cats. Everyone else backed off after my threat—you're different." Wanda's expression stiffened, realizing she was among those who had been scared away. She had to admit Matthew was lucky; otherwise, he might have already been dead. Matthew continued to stroke the cat's soft fur, enjoying the pleasant sensation and even considering getting a cat for Lorraine. Yet, his words car