Chapter 118

Veronica let out a hiss.

“Oh dear, what is it?” Elizabeth asked in concern.

In order not to worry Elizabeth, Veronica lied and said that she had slipped earlier and her arm was sliced open on a sharp rock.

Elizabeth’s heart ached terribly for her. She pulled Veronica over to the couch to sit down and chat with her.

“As a lady, you should be more mindful. You won’t be as pretty if it leaves a scar,” Elizabeth said solemnly as she patted Veronica’s hand.

 

“Don’t worry, Grandma. I’m fine.” Veronica smiled.

..

 

Elizabeth and Veronica chatted as usual about their daily happenings easily.

“In a few more days, I’ll be taking you to see someone,” Elizabeth said. ”

“Who is it?”

“Matthew’s Uncle Conrad. He’ll be returning from overseas in a few days’ time. You’ll be able to acquaint yourselves with each other. After all, he is your uncle as well.” Having brought him up, Elizabeth elaborated, “Conrad is only a few years older than Matthew, but he has a mind for business. I’m considering letting you learn from him.”

“Huh? Learn… Learn from… Uncle Conrad?” Veronica couldn’t understand. Thirsty, she picked up the glass of water from the table and took a sip.

Elizabeth’s voice rang out again by her ear. “Conrad is a reliable man with dashing good looks. He’s a bachelor too. You might not be able to be with Matthew, but I want to introduce you to Conrad.”

Cough... Cough...” Startled by Elizabeth’s words, Veronica ended up spitting out the water she had been drinking and choked.

“How old are you to still be choking while drinking

urk… I’m okay, really.” Veronica wiped her mouth with

hand, “I’m fine. Grandma, what did you just

to a good prospect. Conrad is coming home, so it’ll be

Elizabeth liked her better than Matthew. While she couldn’t marry Matthew

would Veronica end up being… Matthew’s

 this just

way. How am I worthy of him? Forget about it.”

forget it? If I say that you can meet him, then you will. That’s settled for now.” Elizabeth did not give Veronica any room to refuse and straightaway

a little exasperated, but she didn’t say anything else after that. She kept Elizabeth company the entire day. However, Matthew never once showed up. It wasn’t until after dinner that Veronica was returned to the Twilight Club by Thomas. After getting out of the car, Veronica called her adoptive parents from where she

she returned. He didn’t

next day, she woke up early. After brushing her teeth and washing up, she changed her clothes and went

pawn this off.” Veronica

took the ring and inspected it. “Do you have the receipt for this?” he asked as he checked the

“Nope”

new. Why do you want to

am broke.” Veronica thought that the pawn shop worker was spouting garbage. She looked at the man.

you

gave it to

cost?”

of an excuse. “The ring was a gift, so how would I know? But look

to the ring. Veronica saw him frown. “Hold on a sec. I’ll get my boss to take a look at this.” He then went

shop emerged for another round

breath?” She smacked her ID card down on the counter and pointed at the name printed there. “You see this? Veronica Murphy, as stated on

the ring again. Having confirmed that it was hers, the owner grinned as he raised his right hand and splayed his

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