Lucy got busy drawing comics all morning. She drew about the time she met Matthew after getting betrayed by that asshole.She was so focused on drawing that she did not realize that it was already lunchtime.Finally, a phone call broke her concentration. She grabbed her phone and smiled when she saw who was calling. She said, “Hello, is there anything I can help you with?”Matthew’s already expressionless face grew even colder. He frowned after hearing such a formal greeting from her. He said, “It’s noon. Have you eaten?”Lucy was surprised. How was it noon already? She was so busy that she did not even realize so much time had passed.Matthew chuckled at her lack of response. “I haven’t eaten either. Let’s have lunch together.”“Oh, okay,” Lucy responded a second later.“Where are you?”“At my company.”“I’ll be there in ten minutes.”Lucy hung up with a smile on her face. How could he get here in ten minutes? Regardless of whether he could arrive in ten minutes, Lucy starte
Lucy quickly realized what he meant, so she pressed her hands onto his chest and said panickedly, “D-Don’t you come near me!”“You want me to come near you?” As always, the man’s voice was deep and pleasant to the ears.After meeting his intense gaze, Lucy tried to move away. “No! Let me go!”Matthew caught a glimpse of the skin beneath her collarbone, and his gaze deepened.Did she not know how attractive she looked right now?Matthew had been averse to women for the past 28 years. She was the only woman who could make him feel like this time and time again.God must have sent her here to torture him.Matthew withdrew his hands and took a couple of steps back, distancing himself from Lucy.After calming herself down, she said to the charismatic man firmly, “You should apologize!”“Aren’t you my wife?” he responded steadfastly.His answer drove her crazy!Why could he not say pleasant-sounding words?“I didn’t do anything to you. I said that I'd court you, so that’s what I’
Lucy took a bite of the meatloaf and shot a smile at Matthew.The nervous Matthew looked at her and asked, “How is it? Is it good?”It felt nice to see him so antsy. Lucy replied, “It’s delicious.”It really did taste good. The meat was tender and juicy.Lucy tried all the dishes and complimented him, “Matthew, you’re quite the cook.”After getting her approval, Matthew sat down and grinned from ear to ear like a happy child.He did not eat much. Instead, he kept putting more food on Lucy’s plate.Lucy almost teared up. No one had been this nice to her in many years.When he saw her reach for more ribs, he said, “I’ll eat every meal with you from now on, and we’ll have all your favorite foods. No matter what it is you want to do, I’ll do it with you!”His sudden statement made Lucy freeze, but her heart was pounding.No one had ever said that to her.She was doubtful about how she felt. She had loved Timothy for so many years, so how could she suddenly develop feelings for a
The voice that came out of nowhere caught Timothy off guard. His expression sank as he looked around to find out who said that.A pretty and energetic-looking young woman was standing in the middle of the road. She was all fired up after hearing how Timothy distorted the truth.The reporters quickly turned their cameras to the woman as if they were predators who had locked onto their prey.When the woman appeared on television, Lucy was surprised. Was that not her best friend, Chelsea?“Why is Chelsea at the entrance of Lucas Corporation?”Lucy immediately shook her head and said, “No, now’s not the time to think about that. Chelsea is going to get bullied!”Lucy became fretful at the thought of her best friend being around that unsightly couple.At the same time, Matthew sat down next to Lucy.He patted the back of her hand and comforted her, “Don’t worry. Have some apples. We’ll go over there after this.”“But…” Lucy was getting worried.“Besides, it doesn’t look like your
Chelsea was furious at what Timothy and Luna said. She had called Timothy shameless just now, but that did no justice to describe just how awful the man was. With his eloquence and the ability to twist words, he should just go and host a talk show!She was certain he could make the audience roar with laughter.Seeing as Chelsea was speechless, Timothy prodded her again.“I said, where’s the proof?”Chelsea froze. She had never even met Lulu’s new husband before, so she did not know what else to say at this moment.She had no proof to show to Timothy.During the five years that Lucy and Timothy were together, he only took her seriously in the first year. After that, he practically ignored her.Previously, when Lulu whined about her period cramps to Timothy, he would just brush her off.Even when he told her to take care of herself, he would say so in a reproachful manner despite Lulu's whimpers. Moreover, every time they went out, Luna was the one riding shotgun instead of L
Timothy looked at Lucy standing there and ridiculed, “You sure are well-informed, seeing as you arrived so quickly.”“Was I supposed to just stand by while I watched you and Luna bully Chelsea?”She was usually a soft-spoken lady, but at that moment, she was surprisingly relentless.“How could you say that, Lucy? I was just telling the truth. I didn’t bully Chelsea!”After hearing that, Luna broke away from Timothy’s arms. Displaying her round, innocent-looking eyes, she intentionally stood in front of the camera.“I was just asking Chelsea to persuade you to come home. Mom told me that you fought with her yesterday. She’s worried about you.”“Stop with that act of yours. Everything you said just now was full of lies. Do you think people are foolish enough to believe you?”Chelsea’s full attention was on Lucy after she arrived, but when Luna spoke, she immediately turned to shoot her a glare.Pitiful tears welled up in Luna’s eyes as she said, “I didn’t lie. I’m very close to m
Like sharks smelling blood, the reporters instantly stretched their microphones forward.Looking at the eager reporters, Matthew frowned and pulled Lucy behind him.Only then did the reporters notice the man in front of them. They were all stunned. Was this the freeloader that Timothy had just talked about? Was he joking or was he blind? The man in front of them looked like someone who had been accustomed to bossing people around for ages.How could someone like him be a freeloader?Did Timothy say those words because he felt threatened by this man? After the reporters came to their senses, they stepped forward again…However, Matthew noticed their movements and shot them a warning look.The reporters were so frightened that they immediately regretted doing so. They could already tell that this man was not just an ordinary person, and he seemed to be on a whole other level compared to Timothy. Why did they even try to get closer?After making sure that the reporters did not tr
None of the reporters present were looking at Timothy.Even a fool could tell that Matthew was someone of high status. They dared not get into trouble with someone like him.Only an idiot like Timothy would call this imposing man someone’s love affair.They had already gotten their hands on a piece of breaking news, so it was better for them to stay low and not offend anyone.The reporters had it all figured out.Matthew, the supposed lover boy, smiled nonchalantly. “You’re not wrong.”Lucy and Chelsea looked at Matthew in disbelief.Was he out of his mind? After spending a few days with him, Lucy was certain that Matthew was not short of money at all. It was likely that he owned a business.What was he thinking, admitting that he was her lover?On the other hand, Chelsea was having different thoughts.Holy fuck! That man really was a freeloader! He was really putting his looks to good use…If he was using Lulu’s money and planned to live off her, he should at least be nice