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Chapter 791 Mateo’s Confession of Love

No matter what Crayson did, he always put Veronica and the good of the hidden clan first.

“I’ve watched the girl grow up myself, and honestly speaking, this time…” Crayson sighed, then waved dismissively at Matthew. “You’ve had a long day as well. Get some rest.”

He did not air dirty laundry in front of others. “Yes, sir,” Matthew acknowledged and turned in.

Meanwhile, Hayley frowned as she watched the young man walk away. “Is he staying upstairs as well? Are you sure this is a wise decision?”

‘Iron’ was a man, after all, and Hayley thought it wasn’t proper for him to be staying on the same floor as Veronica.

“Iron’s an agile fighter. It’s for the benefit of Veronica’s safety that I have him stay on her floor. So, he can get to her immediately if anything happens,” answered Crayson, who had only given the order after much deliberation.

“I see where you’re coming from.” Hayley nodded in acknowledgment and said nothing more.

Rather, a hesitant Mateo would shift his gaze over to Hayley with pursed lips every now and then.

gone unnoticed by Hayley, and she smiled at

that, Mateo scratched his head and chuckled bashfully. “I, um,

“Well, speak up then.”

“Really? Anything at all?”

been friends for so long; we’re

um… I’ll tell

to Hayley, and just as he was about to tell her his secret, he found Crayson, Destiny, and Hayley all

not allowed to know about it, is he?!” Crayson shot a

before finally requesting, “Actually, I… I was wondering if… I can protect Roni

with Veronica. It’s only right

think I got curious for nothing.” Crayson thought his grandson was just

what I’m trying to say.” Mateo quirked his lips, knowing that he

“What is it then?”

enveloped the trio’s eyes as they wondered what exactly the young man was trying to