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.

voice ringing in her ears. She turned

to my

too

small smile. "What will

"Go change. There's no need

car."

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her mother would ask Matthew for an unjust

be too embarrassed to face Matthew if her mother did

after, she brought Matthew to her home. As soon

at serious matter. How could you not tell your parents

to be affected by Melanie, she was still hurt to hear those

the woman coldly

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

a check for a hundred thousand dollars and threw it at her face, saying, "Is a hundred thousand dollars

daughter with a hundred thousand dollars?

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