Chapter 240 Bringing Veronica and Conrad Together

Holding a basket of fruits, Veronica ambled toward Elizabeth. “Grandma.”

Elizabeth handed over the grain that she fed the poultry to the maid. “Roni, you’re here.”

“Yeah, I miss you, Grandma.” Veronica smiled and clung onto the old lady’s arm before looking at the poultry. “It’s nice to rear some chickens and ducks as a pastime.”

Elizabeth couldn’t work because of her old age, so it was best for her to indulge in something to lift her mood.

“You’re right. I gotta at least do something to kill time.” Elizabeth pulled Veronica in the direction of the parlor. “Let’s go inside. It’s windy.”

Matthew, who had been there the whole time, received no attention and trailed behind them with a helpless smile.

“Grandma, you previously said… said…” Veronica sat next to Elizabeth, hesitating to bring up the topic.

Only then did Veronica let out a sheepish smile. “Didn’t you say that you were going to introduce me to someone? Is it still valid?”

When Matthew heard that, his footsteps came to a halt, and the gentleness of his countenance was replaced with seriousness.

time, Conrad, who had been staying at the residence, came to the living room after knowing they had

Veronica’s question, which elicited a smile on his

still valid!” Elizabeth

but thanks to Veronica, who visited her often lately,

embarrassing me.” Veronica didn’t mind the joke as she deliberately ignored the stoic

as she looked at Conrad. “Conrad, you’re still single, aren’t you? I’ve always wanted the two of you to be together. Since the two of you are here, why don’t you guys think

without hesitation. “No, Grandma. Uncle Conrad is nine years older

with Conrad’s mother, hence the youngest kid was born. He was two years older than Matthew, but

that was served by the maid. Unbeknownst to everyone present,

the 21st century. It’s not a big deal.” Elizabeth glanced at Veronica and tapped

silently. Little did Matthew know that his tightening fingers around the cup had given him

Interesting.

“Grandma, I—”

“I think Roni’s smart and cute. My

reject the suggestion, but he also blurted out his genuine thoughts. Regardless of his feelings, Veronica was someone useful to

insidious smile on his visage when their eyes met. Beneath the facade was a terrifying

her spine, she felt her hair standing

approving words. She held Veronica’s hands tightly as she said, “See? He’s down for it. Don’t be

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