Chapter 16

Lucy had indeed never thought about it before, but she did not care about Matthew's background.

If he could afford to live in this house, he must not be a gambling

addict or a thug.

As for whether he was a freeloader, she had yet to find out.

Ignoring Melanie's voice on the other end, Lucy started getting lost in thought.

Her lack of response made Melanie so angry she yelled, "Lucy, you'd better come back right now and bring that man with you. If you don't come back, you'll be sorry!" Lucy frowned at Melanie's threat and let out a sigh.

She knew that it was just an empty threat, but whenever her family pulled such tricks, they would succeed in frightening her.

After hanging up, Lucy leaned on the sofa tiredly. She did not even

notice Matthew come in.

alerted by the deep voice ringing in her ears. She turned to look at the handsome man staring at her with

to come with me to my

too

a small smile. "What will

There's no need to

car."

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an unjust amount of money if

to face Matthew if her mother

her home. As soon

have the guts to come back. Marriage is at serious matter. How could you not tell your parents you got married? What

herself not to be affected by Melanie, she

woman coldly even though. he was addressing

Glancing outside, she gave a snort. "I bet your car is rented too. How dare a freeloader like you marry my daughter? You must be in it for the money. I'll give you ten grand, so leave my daughter right now!" Melanie grabbed the wad of cash next to her and threw it

Melanie. He jeeringly took out a check for a hundred

with a hundred thousand dollars? In your dreams!" Melanie glowered at Matthew

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