Chapter 168: You Don't Have Amnesia

"Matthew, you're really the best," Stacey complimented, smoothly looping her arm around Matthew's. It was a rare show of touchiness that caught Matthew by surprise. Stacey was usually pretty distant, never making the first move to touch him. Her relaxed action showed that the hypnosis was doing its job. But, behind her act, Stacey was fighting feelings of disgust. She'd need to wash her hands the moment she got the chance. She wondered, where was Conor? If he didn't show up soon, she would end up being another man's wife!!! "I need to go back to my room and rest," Stacey announced, gently pulling her arm away from Matthew. His skin touching hers made her feel sick. "I'll come with you," Matthew suggested, a sly smile spreading across his face. "I could hold you while you sleep." 'No way in hell!' Stacey thought. "Matthew, don't you know anything about wedding traditions?" Stacey shot back, her voice full of scorn. Matthew stopped, surprised. "The bride and groom shouldn't s