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.

wrong?" Lucy was alerted by the deep voice ringing in her ears. She turned to look at the

have to come with me to my house.

too mad about

smile. "What will

him, "Go change. There's no need

car."

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unjust amount of money if

embarrassed to face Matthew if her mother

after, she brought Matthew to her home. As soon as they walked in, Melanie started cursing

you still have the guts to come back. Marriage is at serious matter. How could

by Melanie, she was still hurt

the woman coldly even though. he

the man in front of her and questioned, "Who are you? Why did you kidnap my daughter? Look at you pretending to be something you're not. I bet you rented those clothes." 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

stared at Melanie. He jeeringly took out a check for a hundred thousand

my daughter with a hundred thousand dollars? In your dreams!"

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