Chapter 999: Chapter 999: The Meeting Gift_1
She only faintly felt that it was likely to be another evocative "love story."
Having had previous experiences interacting in the drama crew, the conversations between Hannah and Crystal Quach were very natural.
Calculating the time needed to stew the soup and watching Hannah helping alongside, Crystal Quach weighed her words and finally spoke, "The troubles of the past, Matthew wouldn’t tell me about, but I know that he suffered a lot. He only mentioned that you saved him, and I am very grateful to you."
Even now, she still remembers when she found Matthew covered in mud, his body even bearing scars.
Looking at people with eyes full of wariness.
The police said that if it hadn’t been for a kind-hearted girl rescuing him, he might have been taken up into the ravines by now.
After all, bigger kids are no longer suitable for street begging.
They don’t earn much money.
At that time, she felt both heartache and self-blame, and when she came to her senses and wanted to thank the kind girl, Matthew refused to reveal even a single extra detail.
It wasn’t until after "Shining Star Road 2" began airing that her son, who never asked for anything, spoke up for the first time.
He said he wanted to see the show in person.
That was when she found out that the kind-hearted girl was actually Hannah.
Hannah passed over a tissue.
She didn’t really know how to comfort someone, especially when the other person was expressing gratitude as a mother.
Crystal Quach was a gentle and graceful woman, with a softness that exuded from within her.
It was even more touching.
Hannah only paused for a few seconds before she regained her composure and added, "Encountering Matthew might also be a kind of fate."
She didn’t like to meddle, but Matthew’s gaze at that time reminded her of her own past self.
"Actually, I’ve wanted to thank you in person for a long time, but Matthew wouldn’t let me. He wanted to go on his own, even the variety show was something he asked to attend because he knew you would be there,"
Crystal Quach wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes, her smile still gentle, "Inviting you to dinner today was partly because Matthew wanted to see you. Although he doesn’t say it, I can tell. And also... I have a role that is very suitable for you."
After saying this, Crystal Quach, concerned that Hannah might overthink, quickly added, "You don’t have to worry that I’m trying to repay you. My admiration for you is genuine; I’ve been following you since your audition. Finding an actor with talent and charm like yours is rare."
Crystal Quach herself rose to stardom because she had met a benefactor.
So now, she did not hesitate to bring opportunities to others.
Just like with Jackie Qualls back then, and now with Hannah.
It wasn’t until dinner time that Matthew made his reappearance.
Just as Crystal Quach brought out the cutlery, she was surprised to see Matthew, "Matthew, why did you suddenly change clothes? Isn’t it uncomfortable to wear a little uniform at home?"
Following behind Crystal Quach, Hannah turned at these words and looked over.
Matthew’s face flushed, his hands fidgeting with the hem of his garment, he protested awkwardly, "I just like to wear it."
Seeing Matthew glance at Hannah, Crystal Quach, a beat behind, acquiesced, "Alright, if you like wearing it, then wear it. Let’s wash our hands and eat."
After dinner, Crystal Quach went upstairs to get the script. Matthew stuck by Hannah’s side without speaking, just following along.
The two of them sat on the couch together with childish cartoons playing on the TV.
Matthew was very disdainful of the show but noticed that Hannah was watching intently. He couldn’t resist plopping down beside her heavily, "Hey, where’s my gift for meeting you."
Compared to Matthew, Hannah was clearly more interested in the cartoon.
