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

Most of what Annabella knew about Matthew was learned from the news. Now that he was standing before her, she could not let the opportunity to get to know him better slip away. It was extremely important to her as she saw it as part of expanding her network.

She politely extended her hand to shake Matthew's and said, "Hello, Mr. Leon. I've seen you on the news before, and I'd like to get to know you better. Would that be okay?" Matthew looked at her outstretched hand without extending his own, and he responded nonchalantly, "Hello."

His one-word response instantly shattered all of Annabella's hopes.

Sensing the awkward atmosphere, Lucy pulled Matthew aside and whispered, "You should go wait for me in the car. I'll go inform Mom and my brother."

Feeling embarrassed, Lucy apologized to Annabella, "I'm really sorry, but I can't stay to chat with you. How about you stay for dinner? We're preparing a feast. Let me escort you inside the palace first, okay?"

Matthew nodded and returned to the car.

deep. She smiled and said, "It's okay. If you have somewhere to

to wait for me in the

be rude to leave Annabella alone in the garden, so Lucy escorted her in and

is here, and it seems he has something urgent to discuss with

up. "Since it's urgent, feel free to leave. You don't have

always, Theodore was most concerned about Lucy. Seeing her troubled expression, he did not want her to stay any longer, so he

of the royal family to be present today to welcome Annabella's family However, out of love for

Lucy's hand, signaling that she could leave if she had

Then, Lucy departed apologetically.

car,

done dealing with