Chapter 114
Puting away the examination report, Matthew entered the ward and looked at Veronica, who was tethered to an IV pack, inquiring, “How are you feeling?”
“Much better. A hundred times better than being in the hills,” Veronica replied as she lay on the bed. With the dirt washed away, her face was now as elegant as before, though it was much paler, and Matthew was devastated seeing that.
“How about you? You okay?” she countered.
“Mhm. Pretty good,” Matthew blurted as he nodded. He then turned around and sat on the couch.
Xavier glanced at him before taking a peek at Veronica, his eyes glistening. He lowered his gaze for a while before touching his pocket. He then suddenly stood up. “Roni, I… have something to tell you.” Xavier, sporting a suit and a pair of leather shoes, appeared quite dashing, and his aura was unusually daunting. He dropped his usual, prankish act and revealed his stern, mature side.
That side of his was rather unfamiliar to Veronica. She was definitely not used to it. “What is it?” She was visibly surprised by Xavier‘s behavior.
“Do you know why I let you go to Almeida?” With his hand tucked in the pocket of his slack pants, he grasped something tightly in his hand.
“Why? Isn‘t it for charity?”
“Yes, yes, charity. But the main reason was because Dad was there as well.”
“Yup, I saw him. Why? Man, spit it out! Cut the suspense already. You‘re making me nervous here!” One thing Veronica hated the most was when others tortured her with suspense.
pursed and licked his lips, unable to conceal his nervousness. “When we were with my dad back then, I said you were my girlfriend, but it was simply a lie to get you out of the awkwardness. But this time, I wanted for Dad to get to know you and see you for the real you, so that
bought this ring before you went to Almeida, and
propose to you.”
those words, Veronica‘s mind went blank.
shocked was Matthew, who was sitting at the couch. He didn‘t expect Xavier to be this bold, but he remained quiet
into Veronica‘s eyes. “Roni, will you marry me? I
spoke after some time. “S–Stop fooling around, Xavier!” Back at Saint Hospital, she pretended to be dating Xavier to prevent her adoptive parents from worrying about her. Nevertheless, she was well aware that the man was completely out
was always pushing me away because she was in love with him? Matthew subconsciously clenched his fist, though he continued
earnesty and resolution. He
knew nothing of her complications, and
you go buy me some porridge?”
a cold gaze before looking at Xavier who was kneeling on
the door so hard that the entire ward shook, as
Veronica was stunned by Matthew‘s temper that came out
Xavier was much more attuned to Matthew‘s
voiced not a word, he could still sense his feelings and thoughts. After all, only men
won‘t agree to this.” Veronica bluntly rejected his proposal
in fact, like him, she shouldn‘t have made promises with him and toyed
baffled Xavier, who hastily questioned, “Do
complete the sentence. All of a sudden, an idea popped in her mind, and she quickly
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