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.

was a gleam in Matthew's eyes

you really a freeloader?" Lucy

felt

sad expression broke Matthew's heart. Caressing her head, he added with a smile, "I was just teasing you. How could I be a freeloader? Don't worry, I have a real job." Lucy smiled in relief after hearing

+35 BONUS

He was not

to Fairview Park,

the damned wedding so early in the morning, she was starting

shocked to see her in the kitchen, so she grabbed Lucy's arm

her hand on

to cooking my own food. You

way Cece would let Mrs.

to the kitchen.

Matthew said, "Cece, just continue with what you were doing. Lulu,

said so, Cece let Lucy be and left the kitchen to do some

said, "You can watch some television or go on your

a nice

to eat.

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