Bumpkin's Rich Handsome Husband

Chapter 1041 Sometimes, Plans Go Astray

Shirley tentatively followed Skyler's dance steps and looked up at the handsome man in front of her. She gradually shook her head and then insecurely lowered her head a little.

Although she was silent, her expression said it all.

Of course, Skyler understood how Shirley felt. Therefore, he leaned closer to her ear and uttered under his breath, "You can wear a mask if we are outside, but these people at home are all our family and friends. Unlike outsiders, they are genuinely willing to accept you and like you for who you are. So, you don't have to feel stressed."

"I know." Sure enough, Shirley understood everything Skyler said was true. However, that didn't mean she could convince herself to let her hair down, as it were. "Ky, can you give me a little time?"

Ever since she became disfigured, she had been trying to adjust her mentality, hoping she could step out of her trauma.

Alas, every time others merely took another glance at her, it would trigger her low esteem, and she would feel as though they were mocking her.

she was well aware that most of the time, those were just casual stares, and they weren't mocking at all. Yet, she just couldn't turn a blind

tilted his head and planted a kiss on her cheek. "Don't be scared. I will be around at all times,

to Skyler's comforting words. She felt she was immersed in a

she watched the two being lovey-dovey. "Matt, I feel like I'm living in peace right now. I have nothing else to ask for if I can live a

days spent in the hidden clan had put endless pressure on Veronica, and that suffocating sense of oppression nearly crushed her countless times to the point

found herself teetering on the edge of despair, Matthew would show up and

a man, I had witnessed everything Veronica had gone through in these past years. I know her desire for happiness. Hence, I naturally hope to satisfy her as much as I can. But sometimes, plans go astray. I never consider myself God, so I can't map out plans for all things. Also, I am

tomorrow," Veronica suggested. "You asked them to pick up Grandma today,

slightly heartbroken at the mention of Elizabeth. "Grandma is such a loving and kind woman. Now that

bright side—she would also forget about plenty