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.
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 he could fully accept you. And that was why I sent you to Almeida.” Pausing his words, he pulled something out of his pocket. He then opened his palm, revealing a heart–shaped, sapphire
this ring before you went to Almeida, and awaited your return
propose to you.”
went blank. She was lost for
didn‘t expect Xavier to be this bold, but he
down and raised the ring as he stared deeply into Veronica‘s eyes. “Roni, will you marry me? I like you–no, I love you! And I wish to marry
with her face frozen. Blinking her eyes, she peered at him in stupefaction, and only spoke after some time. “S–Stop fooling around, Xavier!” Back at Saint Hospital, she pretended to be dating
Veronica? This damn woman was always pushing me away because
were filled with earnesty and resolution.
but he knew nothing of her complications, and being
buy me some porridge?” She thought up a way to
a cold gaze before looking at Xavier who was
shut at once. Matthew slammed the door so hard that
Matthew‘s temper that came out
more attuned to Matthew‘s emotions than her.
could still sense his feelings and thoughts. After all, only
agree to this.” Veronica bluntly rejected his proposal and added, “I don‘t
him, she shouldn‘t have made promises
hastily questioned,
she couldn‘t bring herself to complete the sentence. All of a sudden, an idea popped in her mind, and she
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