Master of Medicine The Saintly Healer

Chapter 94

Rachel was taken aback. She didn’t know why Lorraine would say those words.

Matthew was just as shocked. “Why do you say that, Lori?”

Lorraine replied dejectedly, “At Granny’s place, the household staff said Dad went to prison because of Mom. If Ms. Carter becomes my mom, Dad will go to prison again.”

Rachel felt another pang in her heart. Though Lorraine was still young, she already had a skewed idea of what a

mother was.

Rachel patted Lorraine’s head and softly comforted, “It doesn’t work like that. It’s hard to understand it because you’re still young. But I can promise that your dad won’t go to prison again, no matter what.”

Lorraine looked worried as she muttered, “B–But… I’m afraid Dad will be sent to prison again.”

As she spoke, her eyes glistened with tears. It seemed like Lorraine was fighting back her tears.

Rachel smiled and coaxed, “I promise that your dad won’t go to prison again. Trust me on this, okay?”

With watery eyes, Lorraine fixed her gaze on Rachel, as if she was trying to discern if Rachel was telling the truth.

After a long while, Lorraine still felt restless. She extended her chubby hand and prompted, “Pinky promise?” Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

Rachel let out a giggle and reached out her hand. “Alright, pinky promise.”

They hooked their pinkies together and sang in unison, “Pinky swear, hold it tight, never break it day or night.”

Matthew sniffled as he drove. He didn’t know Lorraine cared about him so much.

Even though she was still a kid, her words nearly brought him to tears. At that moment, he felt like he would do anything for her.

The car traveled down the street, weaving through the concrete jungle of the city.

Matthew was delighted. Everything he saw filled him with a sense of happiness. In his eyes, the cold concrete buildings looked like loving castles. And every castle housed an adorable little girl like Lorraine.

The car moved slowly and eventually parked at the village entrance.

Looking at her surroundings, Rachel was confused. “Why did we stop here?”

Matthew chuckled. “Are you coming with me to my place? It’s just down the road. A word of warning, my parents are quite hospitable.”

Rachel thought for a while before replying, “Maybe next time.” She always thought the relationship was progressing

too quickly.

It started when Fred set them up on a blind date. Then, at the birthday party in the Carter residence, Matthew was

announced as her future husband.

The relationship had always been driven by external events. But in truth, they weren’t ready for marriage just yet.

Rachel didn’t even know Matthew well enough to know what he liked or disliked. So she decided to take their relationship slowly.

Matthew nodded. “Alright, I’ll walk home from here. You should drive back now.”

As Matthew spoke, he got out of the car and carried Lorraine out from the back seat.

“See you tomorrow,” Rachel responded before climbing into the driver’s seat and driving off.

Matthew walked with Lorraine on his back. On the way home, he ran into familiar faces from time to time. But since they pretended not to see him, he didn’t bother greeting them.

Some middle–aged women gathered and began gossiping.

“I feel bad for him. After spending three years behind bars, Matthew lost his company and wife.”

“Being a single father with a kid, Matthew will have a hard time finding another wife.”

“A luxurious–looking car has been parked in front of his house lately. Did Matthew get to know someone influential?”

“How could an ex–convict know anyone influential? I heard he’s working as a chauffeur.”

“They say people who’ve been to prison always end up worse off. You should keep your children away from him.”

Matthew was unfazed, pretending as if he didn’t hear those comments.

Lorraine pouted in frustration. “Buy me some honey tomorrow, Dad.”

Matthew was curious. “Do you want to eat honey?”

Lorraine shook her head. “I want to give the honey to those people.”

Matthew knitted his brows in confusion. He couldn’t keep up with Lorraine’s unconventional thinking. “Why are you giving them honey?”

Lorraine giggled. “That’s a secret. I have to whisper into your ears.”

After saying that, Lorraine untangled her arm from Matthew’s neck. Then, she leaned closer to his ear and whispered, “Once they eat some honey, their mouth will be sweet, and they won’t say anything bad about Dad.”

Matthew’s heart melted at those childish words. Lorraine was so precious that he kissed her cheek. “Sure, I’ll buy you honey tomorrow,” he said before bursting into laughter.