Chapter 17

Lucy shrugged, "I told you, I'm married. Believe it or not, it's up to you."

After saying her piece, she turned to leave with Matthew.

Melanie angrily pulled Lucy back. She pointed at Matthew's nose and cursed, "I'll make you pay for deceiving my daughter, you freeloader!"

"The hundred thousand dollars take it or leave it." Matthew's

patience had reached its limit. Ignoring Melanie's curses behind him, he left with Lucy.

Embarrassed, Lucy said, "I'm sorry you had to see that."

Matthew smiled at her and asked, "Do you think I'm a freeloader?"

She froze for a second before shaking her head and stammering the words, "I don't think so. You live in a nice house... You have a nice car

"But the thought has crossed your mind, right?" Matthew watched her flustered reaction.

Being stared down like that, Lucy had no choice but to nod.

a gleam in Matthew's eyes when he smiled. "

A Are you really

why she felt disappointed, but

he added with a smile, "I was just teasing you. How could I be a freeloader? Don't worry, I have a real job."

+35 BONUS

He was not a freeloader,

Park, Lucy went

they left for the damned wedding so early in the morning,

Lucy's arm and

put her hand on top of Cece's,

used to cooking my own food. You can just

would let Mrs. Leon cook, so

to the kitchen.

said, "Cece, just continue with what you

Cece let Lucy be and left the

watch some television or go on your phone. The food will be

nice spread of food. After serving everything on

to eat.

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