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.

eyes when he smiled. " Congratulations, you're

really

why she felt disappointed, but his words

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

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He was not a freeloader, after

Park,

the damned wedding so early in

Lucy's arm and asked nervously, "Mrs. Leon, are you hungry? I'll cook for

her head and put her hand on

You can just continue with

would let Mrs. Leon cook, so

to the kitchen.

with what you

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

to Matthew with a smile. She said, "You can watch some television or go on your phone. The food will

the kitchen with a nice spread of

to eat.

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