Bumpkin's Rich Handsome Husband

Chapter 719

At that, Matthew asked, "Do you have a set of pajamas? I haven't showered yet."

"I do." Veronica nodded in affirmation, got up to fish for a set of pajamas in the dark, and handed it to him before leading him to the bathroom.

After opening the door, she switched on the lights, led Matthew inside, and closed the door behind them.

The lights inside were so brilliant that they blinded her eyes, but it allowed Veronica to take a good look at Matthew.

She stood looking at the man she missed so dearly in front of him as she held his cheeks while brushing her thumbs against them. "You've lost weight," she commented with an aching heart.

Though they had met the night before, she couldn't see him clearly in the dark, and now that she could, she realized he had lost a lot of weight. The stubble was visible on his chin, and it pained her to see him like this.

smiled, wrapped his arms around her waist, and pulled her into his arms when he saw the concern

talking about? I didn't change

the warm weather, they were both wearing thin clothing, so they could feel each other's warm bodies and beating

a lump in her throat. "Matt, is it really worth it for you to

to her and even willing to sacrifice everything in exchange for her safety, doing his very best in

one too many times where couples ended up fending for themselves when faced with troubles. Thus, everything Matthew did touch her deeply. In fact, she

other hand, Matthew naturally got where his beloved was coming from, and he pinched her cheeks with a gentle smile. "Not entirely. I never told you this; I'm sure you know the hidden clan has impeccable mineral resources, and Zac has been eyeing them here. This is a treasure

wealth back in Bloomstead, it'd be a few lifetimes before they'd be able to spend it all. In other words, it was absolutely not necessary to risk obtaining the minerals here at all. That said, he could only come up with plans and devices to ease Veronica's uneasiness and

quirked a brow in response,

leaned closer, he nodded with a gentle smile. "Of course. How can I miss it when I'm already here? I'm sure you know well that these resources are