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.

a few wads of tissue paper and muttered, “How old are you to still be choking while drinking some

okay, really.” Veronica wiped her

her hand, “I’m fine. Grandma,

is

the looks of things, Elizabeth liked her better than Matthew. While she couldn’t marry Matthew when

Veronica end up being… Matthew’s

 this just

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

say that you can meet him, then you will. That’s settled for

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

in the apartment either when she returned.

up early. After brushing her teeth and washing up, she changed her clothes and went downstairs to eat.

to pawn this off.” Veronica handed

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

“Nope”

you want

Veronica thought that the pawn shop worker was spouting garbage. She looked at the

you get

gave

did it cost?” the man asked

an excuse. “The ring was a gift, so how would I know? But look at it closely-my name is engraved on

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

the owner of the pawn shop emerged for another round of questions

card down on the counter and pointed at the name printed there. “You see this? Veronica Murphy, as stated on my ID! You

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

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