Chapter 417 Matthew’s Proposal

During the three months where Veronica was recovering from her broken arm, Matthew looked after her and took very good care of her round the clock. The only time he did not take care of her was when she was working at the company. That said, she had also fully experienced just how strong Matthew was—physically.

One simply had to acknowledge the differences in strength when things boiled down to it, which was why Veronica could only surrender to Matthew in the bedroom. It was the wisest strategy on her part and the best thing for the both of them.

Seeing that she was on the verge of surrendering, Matthew smiled and flicked the tip of her nose lovingly, then said indulgently, “I can carry you to the bath—”

“O-Oh, no, it’s fine. I can bathe myself!” she answered and quickly pushed him aside, then dashed into the bathroom and locked the door behind her.

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She had already witnessed his stamina first-hand and she was not about to take any chances by agreeing to bathe with him. If she did, they would never leave the house and get the marriage certificate.

They each put on a change of clothes after they showered, but at that moment, Veronica’s stomach rumbled loudly. She turned to look up at Matthew in mute despair and said, “I’m hungry…”

then,” he suggested while wrapping

time we’re done eating,” she pointed out worriedly as she took out her phone and checked the time on the

hair affectionately. He took her hand and led her out of the elevator when the doors opened. They were both using masks so that the ever-famous Matthew would not draw attention to himself or be

a quick lunch before they made their way over

way, Veronica was scrolling through her phone when she said, “Hey, it’s the twenty-seventh of April today. I

think every day with you is a pretty good day,” he replied softly as he

tongue. “Well, aren’t you just

how sweet you taste, after all,” he teased while raising a brow at

devilish behavior when she noticed

on his side. “Wait

thought he needed to use the washroom or

in the car for about five minutes after which Matthew returned. “Where did you go?”

closed the door and turned to look at her solemnly. “Close

comprehending why he wanted her to close her eyes, but she did as she was told

her hand and before she knew it, something cold

of a rose, but it was subtle and complemented the delicate and simple band. She admired it for a few seconds before she looked up at Matthew and asked curiously, “Why did you pick a

as if he was surprised that she did not figure it out. “Your name has a ‘rose’ in

and muttered, “It’s pretty, but don’t you think it’s a little girly for

out to prod her temple.

honestly with a pout as her curiosity piqued. “I didn’t think you’d be an expert at things like these. It’s usually women who read into the meaning behind

would be passing by the biggest jewelry atelier if they were to depart for the Civil Affairs Bureau from the restaurant, which meant he had already had

he had avoided talking about the marriage certificate whenever she brought the topic up during the last three months; he wanted

like it?” he asked as he

ring made her slender fingers look even longer and her hand was the color of porcelain. She might as well be a

do,” she said,

sparkling under the sunlight that spilled through the windscreen. It looked too dazzling to

as he gazed at

to in a field of flowers; or perhaps in the presence of her closest friends; or during a romantic candlelight dinner. However, little did she know that a proposal

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