Bumpkin's Rich Handsome Husband

Chapter 1191 Veronica Needs Time

They spoke of benevolence and righteousness in a place full of dangers, seemingly caring for the people in distress. They wanted her to compete for the position of the head of the hidden clan to save the common people in dire straits. Why didn't anyone ask for her opinion if that was the case?

"I..."

Hayley, as elegant as ever, sat gracefully on the couch, maintaining the posture of a noblewoman. However, her eyes showed undisguised sadness as she peered at Veronica.

"I heard from your master that you went to the palace. I was worried, so I came to check on you," she informed.

"I'm fine."

Veronica simply shrugged. She was just one step away from turning around and leaving before them. Then, she added, "If there's nothing else, you can go back. It's late, and I'm tired."

Others would politely ask their guests to leave, but Veronica couldn't even be bothered to pretend.

"You little brat, what did you say?!"

face darkened, and he angrily slapped the armrest of the couch.

straightened her posture. Then, she nodded

her tone from before and

her attempt to be friendly made them feel like she wasn't trying to improve

stand Veronica and always felt that she didn't know how to appreciate the kindness shown to her. She couldn't help but reprimand her, "What is with your

and she tilted her head slightly. As her sharp gaze fell on Destiny, she raised an eyebrow and asked in return, "In

This was ridiculous.

Matthew. She

and consideration toward Hayley, preferably

she supposed to do

your mother,

to say something when

her usual grace and elegance. "It's alright. Veronica needs time to accept me. I understand.

The hidden clan has been restless lately. There mustn't be any mishaps," Mateo, who had been silent all this