Chapter 129

After Cillian left, Lucy sat back down to eat while mumbling, “Cillian’s professor is so evil for giving him so much work that he doesn’t even have time for a meal.”

Matthew chuckled as he looked at Lucy, thankful that his wife was rather clueless. Otherwise, he might not have been able to win her over.

“Perhaps it’s because Cillian is such an outstanding student. Professors tend to favor students who share similar traits as them,” Matthew tried to cover up for Cillian.

Lucy came to a realization. “I see. Let’s quickly finish up too. I still have a lot of work to do at the company.”

Matthew looked at her disapprovingly. “Even if you have a lot of work, there’s no need to be in such a hurry. Can’t you hang out with me for a bit before going to work? You’ll be busy tomorrow too.”

“I guess you’re right.”

She was about to agree when her phone rang all of a sudden.

She put her answer on hold and picked up the call.

“Ms. Lucy, I have bad news!” Mabel’s anxious voice sounded on the ot