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.

around her waist, and pulled her into

you talking about? I didn't

barely an inch apart, and because of the warm weather, they were both wearing thin clothing, so they could feel each other's warm bodies

my husband. I'd know if you've lost weight." Veronica's eyes turned misty as she felt a lump in her throat. "Matt, is it really worth it for you to do so

they first met, yet he was loyal to her and even willing to sacrifice

realistically, she had seen 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 felt

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 island. Of course, I've come with a purpose." Matthew spoke of the

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

a brow in

a gentle smile. "Of course. How can I miss it

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