“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?”

said that because she fell in love with that handsome

pursed her lips and asked with a forced smile, “Ma’am, do

transportation and medical facilities here, so she’s gone searching for a place to rent in town,” the

would come for

yet, ma’am?”

shook her head. “No, Lucy

herself… That means Shane is still

hearing that and said with a smile, “Thanks for letting me know,

forward when he heard her calling his name. “Yes,

even more when

are addressed as “madam”! Looks like this woman here is of a

some money as a token of appreciation for the

nodded. “Right

few hundred, and they walked off smiling happily at being paid

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