Dolores pressed the answer button, “Hello.”
The other side hung up soon a female voice was heard.
Dolores looked at the mobile in bafflement.
Matthew finished washing up and glance at her, “Who was it?”
Dolores shook her head, “I don’t know, it was hung up right after I answered it.”
Matthew didn’t concern, “Wrong number perhaps.”
Dolores wasn’t sure but it did not seem like it, it seemed like it was hung up after hearing her voice. But
she didn’t think much.
“Breakfast is ready, come down when you are ready.” Dolores put the mobile on the table and walked
out.
Amanda stood at the door in her pyjamas and messy hair, she looked up at Dolores and asked,
“Mommy, I heard Daddy’s voice, is Daddy back?”
Dolores said, “Go wash up and change and I’ll tell you…”
“Daddy!”
She saw Matthew came out of the washroom while Dolores was still speaking. She dashed up to him at
once, hugged his leg, and looked up, “Daddy, when did you come back?”
Matthew bent to carry her, “Let’s see if you’ve gained weight.”
“Did I?” Amanda wrapped her arms around his neck.
“Yes.”
She liked eating and sleeping. She had gained weight but not fat, she was just slightly heavier and
taller than before.
She now looked like an elementary school kid.
Amanda looked at him, “When did you come back?”
“Last night,” Matthew answered, “Let me wash you up.”
“Sure,” Amanda said, giggling.
She was happy to have Daddy washing her up.
When Matthew walked past Dolores with Amanda in his arms, she said delightfully, “Mommy, Daddy is
going to wash me up.”
Dolores shook her head and slapped on her bottom lightly, “Such a lazy bug.”
Super lazy bug.
Amanda wasn’t upset, she was giggling.
“I’ll go down first,” Dolores said to Matthew.
He nodded and brought Amanda to the washroom.
Dolores instructed Lucy to set the table for breakfast, everyone was awake and it was time for
breakfast.
While everyone was seated one after another at the dining table, ready for breakfast, Matthew came
down the stairs holding hands with his daughter.
“When did you come back, Daddy?” Andrew asked.
It was a question that everyone wanted to ask.
“Last night,” Matthew said as he put Amanda on the chair.
He sat next to Amanda and greeted Jayden and Kevin briefly, "I wasn't home for a few days due to
some issues."
They didn't ask more as they knew they couldn't help much so not asking was wiser.
Jayden had full trust and confidence towards Matthew, he believed he took every step with careful
thought and would not act impulsively.
"Let me know if you need anything from me." Although Jayden had retired he still had a broad network.
Their relationship was not close due to Victoria and he had never come to him no matter what.
Now that the truth was revealed, he hoped their relationship would improve.
Matthew said yes.
"Let your father and I do your wedding preparation if you are busy," Kevin said knowing he was busy
while wedding preparation needed someone to make arrangements.
Matthew was okay to let Kevin handle everything, he only had one request that the wedding needed to
be grand.
He wanted to announce to the world that he was married to Dolores.
"Don't worry," Kevin continued, "Consider it done."
Matthew went upstairs to change after breakfast while Dolores helped him with his necktie, "Don't you
think it's a little too much?"
"What?" he looked at her.
"The wedding, those jewelry are too eye-catching…"
"It's sent here?" he asked.
Dolores nodded.
"No jewelry matches you, to me you are the shiniest," he said as he held her hand.
Dolores smiled. All women liked hearing sweet words from their partners, she was no different. "Since
when did you become such a sweet talker? Did you do something wrong behind my back?" She said
flirtatiously.
'Is it wrong to be sweet to her?'
"Should I prove my love by beating you up three times a day then?"
Dolores stopped and put the tie on his neck, "Do it yourself."
Matthew hugged her, "You beat me three times a day then."
Dolores stared at him, "I'm no match to you, you are way stronger."
"I'll let you win," Matthew whispered in her ears.
It made her itch and struggled slightly, "Stop the nonsense."
"Do it for me then."
Dolores said yes and continued making his necktie, "Be careful," she couldn't stop herself and
reminded.
Even the tamest dog bite in desperation, not to mention humans. They might seek revenge regardless
if they found out he was the mastermind behind it.
Matthew nodded.
Dolores sent him to the door after finish making his tie, "I'll be waiting at home, come back early."
Matthew smiled, "I don't feel like going anymore."
He wanted to stay home with her but he needed to solve this to provide a safe and stable home for
them.
"Goodbye."
Dolores watched as he left.
Although Boyce was not involved, he knew it was Matthew, so he called him yesterday to arrange for a
meet-up today.
Their meeting was arranged at the office.
Boyce and Armand were already waiting when Matthew arrived.
Armand was excited, "Such delightful news, who would have guessed that Old Bailey did so much
crime during his young age."
He was ecstatic when he saw the news that Declan was detained by the police, he deserved it.
Boyce knocked him slightly with his elbow, "Quiet."
Armand looked at him, "I didn't say anything."
"You may continue then." Boyce sipped on his water.
He put down the glass and stood up when he saw Matthew approaching, but Matthew waved for him to
remain seated.
"Why hadn't you tell me anything? I could have helped," Boyce said.
Armand continued, "Yes, you don't trust us enough?"
Matthew ignored him.
His purpose of meeting up with Boyce today was to discuss the Baileys' fall and Boyce's opportunity
since the Bailey had no time and energy going against Boyce now.
Anyone who had been close or depended on the Bailey would try their best to stay the furthest they
could now.
This case had a huge effect and was a big issue, so everyone tended not to get involved.
Boyce knew Matthew's intention, "I'll take care of this," he said.
He had his networking after a long time in his field, no one dared to help before because the Bailey was
powerful, but things were different now.
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