Chapter 29

In that instant, Veronica’s brows furrowed together in a tight knot, and she pursed her lips shut. Her hands, which were holding Matthew, dug deep into his arms until there was blood, and only then was she able to forcibly conceal it.

“Cough, cough…” Embarrassed and furious, she glared at Matthew and used coughing as a means to hide what was happening before saying, “I received a delivery order, and I’m on my way now. I’ll call you back later.” Immediately, she hung up and slapped Matthew. “You’re such a shameless jerk!”

His behavior was so outrageous that it appalled her.

“What? Are you feeling sorry for your beloved because you’re worried he’ll find out about this and feel sad?”

Even though she was disgruntled, a plan hatched in her mind. Suppressing her disgust for him, she clasped his waist and said in an unsatisfied tone, “Is this all you’ve got? Did you not eat, Young Master Matthew?” Forcing out a smile, she added, “This is really far off compared to Xavier. So, rumor amongst the people in Bloomstead has it that you are not interested in women, but it seems to me that you… might have erectile dysfunction.”