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Chapter 417 Matthew’s Proposal

During the three months where Veronica was recovering from her broken arm, Matthew looked after her and took very good care of her round the clock. The only time he did not take care of her was when she was working at the company. That said, she had also fully experienced just how strong Matthew was—physically.

One simply had to acknowledge the differences in strength when things boiled down to it, which was why Veronica could only surrender to Matthew in the bedroom. It was the wisest strategy on her part and the best thing for the both of them.

Seeing that she was on the verge of surrendering, Matthew smiled and flicked the tip of her nose lovingly, then said indulgently, “I can carry you to the bath—”

“O-Oh, no, it’s fine. I can bathe myself!” she answered and quickly pushed him aside, then dashed into the bathroom and locked the door behind her.

She had already witnessed his stamina first-hand and she was not about to take any chances by agreeing to bathe with him. If she did, they would never leave the house and get the marriage certificate.

They each put on a change of clothes after they showered, but at that moment, Veronica’s stomach rumbled loudly. She turned to look up at Matthew in mute despair and said, “I’m hungry…”

He hummed in response. “Let’s have a late lunch, then,” he suggested while wrapping an arm around her waist and leading her into the waiting elevator.

“Maybe we should go to the Civil Affairs Bureau first. They might be getting off work by the time we’re done eating,” she pointed out worriedly as she took out her phone and checked the time on the screen. It was already 3.50PM.

“We can always grab a quick bite on the way. It won’t take up much time,” Matthew said as he ruffled her hair affectionately. He took her hand and led her out of the elevator when the doors opened. They were both using masks so that the ever-famous Matthew would not draw attention to himself or be noticed by anyone on the street.

He drove to One Piece Restaurant where they had a quick lunch before they made their way over to the Civil Affairs Bureau.

Along the way, Veronica was scrolling through her phone when she said, “Hey, it’s the twenty-seventh of April today. I think it’s a pretty good day for us to get our certificate, don’t you think?”

“I think every day with you is a pretty good day,” he replied softly as he cast her a meaningful sidelong glance.

She clicked her tongue. “Well, aren’t you just the sweetest?”

after all,” he teased

devilish behavior when she noticed that the car was rolling to a stop. “Hey,

his side. “Wait for me in the car,” he

She thought he needed to

for about five minutes after which Matthew returned. “Where

turned to look at her

comprehending why he wanted her to close her eyes, but she did as she was

and before she knew it, something

subtle and complemented the delicate and simple band. She admired it for

head as if he was surprised that she did not figure it out. “Your name has a ‘rose’ in it, remember? So, I had the designer come up with a briar rose-inspired

gazed at the ring and muttered, “It’s pretty, but

to prod her temple. “Don’t

as her curiosity piqued. “I didn’t think you’d be an expert at things like these.

that she realized why Matthew had chosen to go to One Piece Restaurant earlier. It was because they would be passing by the biggest jewelry atelier if they were to depart for the Civil Affairs Bureau from the restaurant, which meant he

up during the last three months; he wanted to put a ring on her finger

he asked as

even longer and her hand was the color of porcelain. She might as well

she said,

that spilled through the windscreen. It

hand a squeeze as he gazed

of her closest friends; or during a

her head. “With this ring, you make me your family. We’re a

out her free hand to

gaped at her.

possibly have just bought this one without a matching one