Scrambling to Be the Father of His Ex-Wife's Kid novel Chapter 1258

I understood Matthew's personality well. If I did not agree to his request, he would continue pestering me. Therefore, I spoke to him with an exasperated expression on my face, “Alright. However, I can't go anywhere far. Let's eat at the cafeteria of the research institute. However, there aren't many dishes available. I hope you won't mind."

Matthew laughed and said, "You know that I won't mind."

The cafeteria of the research institute was not very large. It had simple decor as well. It was a space that was mainly prepared for employees as it would be a waste of time for them to eat at their accommodations. After the project was completed, the cafeteria would be renovated into a conference room.

Both of us walked into the cafeteria and sat down at a table. Matthew then stood up and said, "Wait for me."

After speaking, he quickly walked out of the cafeteria.

I figured that he must have headed to his car to take something, so I did not pay him any mind.

Matthew soon returned. There was a glass of fruit juice in his hands.

He placed the glass of fruit juice in front of me and said with a smile, "It's freshly made. Have some of this."

"Thank you." I did not act courteously either.

After the dishes were served, I started eating quietly. I did not speak much. It

seemed like Matthew did not intend to chat either.

After having lunch, there was still half an hour until our evening work hours began. I planned to return to the office to take a nap. However, I did not expect Matthew to ask me to take him on a walk around the institute.

Of course, I did not want to do so. I frowned and said, "This place is rather remote. It's surrounded by some groves and shrubs. There's nothing much to see around here."

After speaking, I intended to return to the office.

"Wait for a moment.” Matthew grabbed my arm.

I was slightly displeased. "Let go of me!"

Matthew was not willing to let go of me. He spoke in an aggrieved tone, "I know that