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

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

lovebirds with your short partings. I won't keep you two apart any longer. Shall I have a maid escort you

at that moment, a maid stepped into the room with news. "Your Majesty, the president of Leon Group has parked his

mentioned his name, and here he

were just talking about

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

promising to wait for him so they could go home together. However, she had not called aft afternoon, and Matthew was sure she had

tell me you were coming here? I've been so

and a bunch of messages she had not heard because her phone was on silent. She felt a twinge

you leave, let me know.

he playfully pinched Lucy's

everyone else, their chat seemed like a

Juliana thought Matthew was a

came down. Lucy had annoyed her so much today, and she was not about to let Lucy leave the

idea she would

Matthew and