Chapter 114

Puting away the examination report, Matthew entered the ward and looked at Veronica, who was tethered to an IV pack, inquiring, “How are you feeling?”

“Much better. A hundred times better than being in the hills,” Veronica replied as she lay on the bed. With the dirt washed away, her face was now as elegant as before, though it was much paler, and Matthew was devastated seeing that.

“How about you? You okay?” she countered.

“Mhm. Pretty good,” Matthew blurted as he nodded. He then turned around and sat on the couch.

Xavier glanced at him before taking a peek at Veronica, his eyes glistening. He lowered his gaze for a while before touching his pocket. He then suddenly stood up. “Roni, I… have something to tell you.” Xavier, sporting a suit and a pair of leather shoes, appeared quite dashing, and his aura was unusually daunting. He dropped his usual, prankish act and revealed his stern, mature side.

That side of his was rather unfamiliar to Veronica. She was definitely not used to it. “What is it?” She was visibly surprised by Xavier‘s behavior.

“Do you know why I let you go to Almeida?” With his hand tucked in the pocket of his slack pants, he grasped something tightly in his hand.

“Why? Isn‘t it for charity?”

“Yes, yes, charity. But the main reason was because Dad was there as well.”

“Yup, I saw him. Why? Man, spit it out! Cut the suspense already. You‘re making me nervous here!” One thing Veronica hated the most was when others tortured her with suspense.

Dad to get to know you and see you for the real you, so that he could fully accept you. And that was why I sent you to Almeida.” Pausing his words, he pulled something out of his pocket. He then opened his palm, revealing a heart–shaped, sapphire

ring before you went to Almeida,

propose to you.”

Veronica‘s mind went

was Matthew, who was sitting at the couch. He didn‘t expect Xavier to be this bold, but he remained quiet and proceeded to

stared deeply into Veronica‘s eyes. “Roni,

Veronica panicking. She lay in the bed with her face frozen. Blinking her eyes, she peered at him in stupefaction, and only spoke after some time. “S–Stop fooling around, Xavier!” Back at Saint Hospital, she pretended to be dating Xavier to prevent her adoptive parents from worrying about her. Nevertheless, she

This damn woman was always pushing me away because she was in love with him?

with earnesty

of course, Veronica knew he was being serious, but he knew nothing of her complications, and being in

I‘m hungry. Can you go buy me some porridge?”

a cold gaze before looking at Xavier who was kneeling on the ground. A while later, he got to his feet and walked

door so hard that the entire ward shook, as if it was about

stunned by Matthew‘s temper that came out of nowhere, mumbling,

man, Xavier was much more attuned to Matthew‘s emotions than

voiced not a word, he could still sense his feelings and thoughts.

quick, Xavier. I won‘t agree to this.” Veronica bluntly

like him, she shouldn‘t have made promises with him

hastily questioned, “Do you like

However, she couldn‘t bring herself to complete the sentence. All of a sudden,

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