“That man is your husband?” The old lady was shocked.

“Yup, that’s right!” Natalie replied.

“Then, why did Lucy say he’s her boyfriend?” the old lady mumbled.

The smile on Natalie’s face faded when she heard that.

Lucy told them that Shane is her boyfriend? Could it be that she has taken a liking to him? Well… Considering how handsome Shane is, it’s not uncommon for girls to fall in love with him at first sight. If that’s the case, it would make sense why Lucy hung up on me last night! She didn’t want me to take Shane away from her! Of course, I can’t just conclude that Lucy likes Shane from this information alone. What if it’s just an excuse that she made up on the fly? After all, she did bring a man into her house! The villagers would surely gossip about her if she didn’t tell them he’s her boyfriend.

The villagers began discussing among themselves again.

“This woman says Lucy’s boyfriend is her husband. Do you think that’s true?”

“I think it is. Her appearance matches that man’s so well! Honestly, I think Lucy looks too plain to be with a man like him!”

“So Lucy’s lying, then?”

I bet she said that because she fell in love with

her lips and asked with a forced smile, “Ma’am, do you know where Lucy

boyfriend with the poor transportation and medical facilities here, so she’s gone searching for a

a little as she wondered if Lucy knew she would come for Shane

out yet, ma’am?” she asked with her

lady shook her head. “No, Lucy went to town all by herself

by herself… That means Shane is still inside her

said with a smile, “Thanks for letting

heard her calling his name.

more when they heard

and powerful are addressed as “madam”! Looks like this woman here is of a much higher status than

a token of

nodded. “Right away,

happily at being paid for something they had casually brought up in the

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