fanqie novel
Chapter 397
Chapter 397
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.
"I haven't talked to Matthew about it yet, so I should head back soon. Maybe I could stay over tomorrow night instead?"
Juliana paused briefly. Then, with a kind smile, she agreed, "Okay, you and Matthew always seem like lovebirds with your short partings. I won't keep you two apart any longer. Shall I have a maid escort you home?"
Right at that moment, a maid stepped into the room with news. "Your Majesty, the president of Leon Group has parked his car by the garden. It looks like he's here to see Princess Velda."
They had just mentioned his name, and here he was.
They were just talking about Matthew when he showed up.
Juliana had not even called for him, but there stood Matthew at the door. He looked a bit upset.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.
Lucy had left in a hurry after bringing him lunch, promising to wait for him so they could go home together. However, she had not called af afternoon, and Matthew was sure she had gone to the palace. Content belongs to noveldrama.org
"Lucy, why didn't you tell me you were coming here? I've been so worried!"
Lucy was taken aback. Upon checking her phone, she found ten missed calls and a bunch of messages she had not heard because her phone was on silent. She felt a twinge of guilt.
"Matthew, I didn't realize you tried to reach me so many times. It won't happen again!"
Matthew looked a little less stern. "Next time you leave, let me know. And don't put your phone on silent, okay?"
Then, he playfully pinched Lucy's cheek.
To everyone else, their chat seemed like a sweet little moment.
Theodore and Juliana thought Matthew was a really good husband.
Charlotte had no idea she would be subjected to this scene when she came down. Lucy had annoyed her so much today, and she was not about to let Lucy leave the palace without a fuss. Content belongs to noveldrama.org
Juliana and Theodore were still talking about how jealous they were of Matthew and Lucy's lovey-dovey moment when Charlotte's squeaky voice came from upstairs.
"Mr. Leon is here."
Lucy got goosebumps all over her back.
Charlotte never talked like that when they were alone. What was she up to, using such a fake and yucky voice? It was like she was two
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different people, and Lucy could not help but wonder what Charlotte was planning. Content belongs to noveldrama.org
Matthew just scrunched his eyebrows and snuggled closer to Lucy.
He never liked Charlotte, always thinking she was up to no good. He hugged Lucy even tighter.
Seeing them so close made Charlotte feel a sting.