Chapter 247

"This shows responsibility toward her, and it reflects my commitment." Matthew folded his hands. "If there's anything you need my help with, you can always ask. I'll assist whenever possible. Our families share a long history, so we shouldn't let certain matters damage our connection. "This so-called arranged engagement was just a casual comment our parents made when they were young." With that, Matthew's stance was quite clear. Gloria clutched the couch tightly, her smile almost slipping. Just a casual comment? In Matthew's view, it was merely an offhand remark. Her throat felt tight, and for a long while she couldn't think of what to say. She could only manage forced laughter. "Yes, exactly. I also think it was just something they said carelessly. "Now that our parents are older, they constantly pressure us about marriage. Seeing that we're both single, they want to play matchmaker." Gloria rationalized it, struggling to avoid complete embarrassment. Ultimately, her feelings al