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.

deep voice ringing in her ears. She turned to look at

my house. My mother

too mad about

a small smile. "What will happen

him, "Go change. There's no

car."

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an unjust amount of money if they

would be too embarrassed to face

brought Matthew to her home. As soon as

matter. How could you not tell your parents you got married? What if

Lucy had told herself not to be affected by Melanie, she was still hurt to hear

Mrs. Quinn," Matthew greeted the woman coldly even though. he

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

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

marry my daughter with a hundred thousand dollars? In your dreams!" Melanie glowered at Matthew and

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