fanqie novel
Chapter 279
Chapter 279
Hah! As expected, all men were unfaithful. Just a moment ago, Matthew was ignoring Charlotte, and now, he was even praising her in front of his wife.
Although Lucy could not hear it from afar, it still counted as saying it in front of her.
After Charlotte's ego boost, she took another step forward, intending to break through Matthew's two-meter barrier. However, Matthew took a step back again. At that critical moment, Theodore returned with the helpers.
Seven or eight helpers were carrying not only parasols and tables but also fruits, pastries, and chilled beverages.This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.
There were also two long, grooved aluminum boxes filled with ice to cool them down and relieve them from the heat.
It was no wonder Theodore took so long. The helpers quickly arranged everything.
Soon, a unique small pavilion was set up in the spacious area. Theodore went to call Lucy to take a rest.
After playing around for so long, Lucy was feeling tired, so the four of them sat down together.
Theodore sat next to Matthew, Charlotte beside Theodore, and Lucy beside Matthew.
Lucy had so much fun that her forehead was covered in sweat. Fortunately, she was used to going without makeup, or else it would have been a
mess.
Matthew carefully took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from her forehead, which made Lucy's cheeks flush red from embarrassment. Although she no longer minded being close to Matthew, having her older siblings present while he wiped her sweat made her heart beat faster. After enjoying a leisurely afternoon tea, the group decided not to continue their stroll since Lucy was tired.
The palace was too big to be toured in one day anyway, so Prince Theodore escorted them back to their respective rooms.
Matthew pondered for a while before heading to Lucy's room. Fortunately, Lucy's room was close by, so he did not get lost on the way.
"Matt, why are you here?"
Seeing Matthew slowly approaching her, Lucy felt puzzled and a little embarrassed. However, she could not help but entertain her wicked thoughts. What was even more wicked was that she was not turned off by her husband's attention. In fact, she even had slight anticipation. Matthew placed a hand on Lucy's shoulder and said with a serious tone, "Lulu, there's something important I need to tell you..." Lucy looked at Matthew with sleepy eyes, listening to him intently as he continued.
When he was done, Lucy asked with a hint of incredulity, "Are you saying that my sister is a bad person with bad intentions?" Seeing Lucy catching on, Matthew nodded firmly, but Lucy still felt doubtful.
"I don't think so. She just spoke to you for a few moments. How can you assume that she's not a good person?"
"My silly wife, listen to what your husband is telling you. First of all, knowing that I'm your husband, she should've been more careful with how she interacted with me. Yet, she still chose to talk to me when no one was around.
"Not only that, but she belittled you with her words even though she acts like an angel in front of you.
"And tell me, what kind of woman would ask her brother-in-law who's prettier, her or her sister?"
Matthew's explanation made sense,
leaving Lucy momentarily silent. Then, she said again with a heavy tone, "You make a good point. It seems like she really doesn't like me, but suppose I can understand where she's coming from." Content
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When she said that, Matthew looked at her with confusion. Lucy was always the one to seek revenge and retaliate when provoked, but that did not seem to be the case right now.
Unable to read her mind, Matthew listened as Lucy explained with a smile, "All her life, she was the princess who grew up in the palace. After came along, she's no longer the only princess anymore."