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

Are you really a freeloader?" Lucy

why she felt disappointed,

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

+35 BONUS

was right! He was not

returning to Fairview Park, Lucy

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

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

put her hand on top

used to cooking my own food. You can just continue with

way Cece would let Mrs. Leon cook, so

to the kitchen.

"Cece, just continue with

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

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

an hour later, Lucy came out of the kitchen with a nice spread of food.

to eat.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255