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.

who had been staying at the residence,

Veronica’s question, which elicited a smile on his face. “Finally? After

it’s still valid!”

fake pregnancy, but thanks to Veronica, who visited her often

Veronica didn’t mind the joke as

it,” Elizabeth clasped Veronica’s hands as she looked at Conrad. “Conrad, you’re still single, aren’t you? I’ve always wanted the two of you to be together.

“No, Grandma. Uncle Conrad is nine years older

with Conrad’s mother, hence the youngest kid was born.

served by

Veronica and tapped her forehead. “Men are more mature when they’re older. He’ll take good care

the meantime, Conrad averted his gaze from the girl to Matthew, who was sitting silently. Little did Matthew know that his tightening fingers

Interesting.

“Grandma, I—”

preempted her. “I think Roni’s smart and cute. My

he also blurted out

at Conrad and noticed the insidious smile on his visage when their eyes met. Beneath the facade was a

cold chill traveled down her spine, she felt her

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

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