Chapter 168

Lucy was at a loss. “No, that’s not what I mean. What I mean is that I’m not part of your social circle.

“To outsiders, I’m just the daughter of the Quinns, an insignificant little family…”

Her voice trailed off, her sense of inferiority emerging. She recalled what Matthew’s mother had said—'Why don’t you look in the mirror? What qualifications do you have to be with Matthew?'

Frowning, Matthew put his hand to her mouth to stop her from continuing.

He looked at her sternly and said, “Lulu, you’re my wife. I chose you, and that alone already makes you better than the rest of them.

“In my eyes, they’re just specks of dust in the air. They’re nothing compared to you, my wife.”

Lucy grew quiet. She understood Matthew’s intentions, but anyone could sweet talk. She could sense how sincere he was, but…

Even if Matthew did not mind it, Lucy did—very much so! She did not want to jeopardize her hard-earned relationship with him over this, but seeing as Matthew was serious, she did not hav