The night had settled in with a bright moon and a few twinkling stars painting the sky.

Lucy had been caught up in a long conversation with Theodore and Juliana. Before she knew it, the clock was nearing 11:00 pm.

"Mom, I'd like to go back home today..."

Lucy's voice wavered as she spoke.

She had promised Theodore to stay the night after dinner, but she knew Matthew would never agree to her spending the night in the palace without prior notice. Theodore's mood soured instantly.

"Lucy, didn't you promise to stay? Leaving after breakfast tomorrow wouldn't be too late!"

Theodore silently criticized Matthew for being overly protective of Lucy, though he could not really find any other fault with him.

Juliana looked concerned. "Aren't you supposed to stay with us? Why the sudden change of plans?"

Caught between the two, Lucy felt awkward.

about it yet, so I should head back soon.

Then, with a kind smile, she agreed, "Okay, you and Matthew always seem like lovebirds with your short partings. I won't keep you two apart any

Majesty, the president of Leon Group has parked his car by the

mentioned his

about

had not even called for him, but there stood Matthew at the door.

could go home together. However, she had not called aft afternoon, and Matthew

you

was taken aback. Upon checking her phone, she found ten missed calls and a bunch of messages she had not heard because her phone was on silent.

looked a little less stern. "Next time you leave, let me know. And don't put your phone on silent,

he playfully pinched Lucy's

else, their chat seemed like a sweet

Matthew was a really good

had subjected to this scene when she came down. Lucy had annoyed her so much today, and she was not about to

she

Matthew and Lucy's lovey-dovey

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