Chapter 40

Lucy stood outside of Matthew’s door hesitantly while staring at it. Would it be a bad idea to disturb him at this hour?

It was already one in the morning, so he was probably asleep.

Lucy chuckled sarcastically and turned around to go back to her room. It was fine. Staying up late was not new to her anyway. She had gotten used to it.

After taking a couple of steps, the door behind her opened and Matthew’s nasally voice sounded. “Why aren’t you asleep yet?”

His words caused her to feel a tingle in her nose. She immediately rushed toward Matthew.

Matthew noticed something off, so he quickly hugged her. He sensed that his wife was not in a good mood and gently patted her back. He whispered, “What’s wrong? Did you have a bad dream?”

Lucy held back her tears and shook her head. “No, I’m just feeling down.”

Matthew frowned. “Come inside and tell me what’s wrong.

“Also, is this all you’re wearing?

He felt the thickness of Lucy’s clothes and said, “It’s cold at night. You’ll get sick.