The Great Medical Saint novel 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?"

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.