Young Bride in a Lightning Marriage: Never Tired of Mr. Leon's Love

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.

gleam in Matthew's eyes when he smiled. " Congratulations, you're

you really a freeloader?" Lucy looked

she felt disappointed, but his words pricked

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

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was right! He was not a freeloader, after

returning to Fairview Park, Lucy

damned wedding so early

so she grabbed Lucy's arm and asked nervously, "Mrs.

her head and put her hand

my own food. You can just

Cece would let Mrs.

to the kitchen.

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

Cece let Lucy be and left the kitchen

some television or go on your

nice spread of food. After

to eat.