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.

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

Veronica wiped her mouth with

hand, “I’m fine. Grandma, what

just told you that I’ll be introducing you to a good prospect. Conrad is coming home, so it’ll be a good

Matthew. While she couldn’t

went through, would Veronica end

 isn‘t this just hasty though?

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

will. That’s settled for now.” Elizabeth did not give Veronica any

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 was in the parking basement to ask after them. She

the apartment either when she returned. He

bed late again. The next day, she woke up early. After brushing her teeth and washing up,

off.” Veronica

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

“Nope”

pretty new. Why do you want to pawn the ring

pawn shop worker was spouting garbage. She looked at the man. “How much can this

did you get

gave it

it cost?” the man

haggle down once she named a price, so she thought of an excuse. “The ring was a gift, so how would I know? But look

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

pawn shop emerged for another round of questions

name printed there. “You see this? Veronica Murphy, as stated on my ID! You gonna take it

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

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