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Chapter 31

Author: Gold Daniels
last update Last Updated: 2023-04-06 09:04:36

Lucas POV:

"What am I doing here? I'm here because Dad is sick and in the hospital," Veronica replied as Matilda stared at her quizzically.

I bet Veronica is pissed off but can't even show how annoyed she felt at seeing Matilda at the hospital. She had to keep my frustration to myself so everyone does not get the impression that she was in love with me.

"Vee, are you okay?" Matilda asked, withdrawing her arm from mine.

"I'm fine. Uh mm, Lucas can I talk to you for a few minutes?" Veronica stuttered, looking at me in a pleading manner.

"Sure," I said in a cold voice. The boring look on my face resurfaced again.

"Hey, Lucas, I don't feel too well. I think I should head home", she said resting her soft palm on my arm but I subtly withdrew his arm from my grip. I didn't want Matilda to get the wrong idea.

"It's okay. I'll call your chauffeur to drive you back to the palace while I remain here," I replied gruffly and proceed
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