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 when he smiled. " Congratulations, you're

A Are you really a freeloader?"

did not know why she felt disappointed,

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

to Fairview Park, Lucy went into

damned wedding so early

her in the kitchen, so she grabbed Lucy's arm and asked nervously, "Mrs. Leon, are you hungry?

her

cooking my own food. You can just

way Cece would let Mrs. Leon cook,

to the kitchen.

continue with

let Lucy be and

smile. She said, "You can watch some television or go on

out of the kitchen with a nice spread of food. After serving everything on the table,

to eat.

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