Bumpkin’s Rich Handsome Husband novel Chapter 114

Putting away the examination report, Matthew entered the ward and looked at Veronica, who was tethered to an IV pack, inquiring, "How are you feeling?"

"Much better. A hundred times better than being in the hills," Veronica replied as she lay on the bed. With the dirt washed away, her face was now as elegant as before, though it was much paler, and Matthew was devastated seeing that.

"How about you? You okay?" she countered.

"Mhm. Pretty good," Matthew blurted as he nodded. He then turned around and sat on the couch.

Xavier glanced at him before taking a peek at Veronica, his eyes glistening. He lowered his gaze for a while before touching his pocket. He then suddenly stood up. "Roni, I... have something to tell you." Xavier, sporting a suit and a pair of leather shoes, appeared quite dashing, and his aura was unusually daunting. He dropped his usual, prankish act and revealed his stern, mature side.

That side of his was rather unfamiliar to Veronica. She was definitely not used to it. "What is it?" She was visibly surprised by Xavier's behavior.

"Do you know why I let you go to Almeida?" With his hand tucked in the pocket of his slack pants, he grasped something tightly in his hand.

"Why? Isn't it for charity?"

"Yes, yes, charity. But the main reason was because Dad was there as well."

"Yup, I saw him. Why? Man, spit it out! Cut the suspense already. You're making me nervous here!" One thing Veronica hated the most was when others tortured her with suspense.

Xavier pursed and licked his lips, unable to conceal his nervousness. "When we were with my dad back then, I said you were my girlfriend, but it was simply a lie to get you out of the awkwardness. But this time, I wanted for Dad to get to know you and see you for the real you, so that he could fully accept you. And that was why I sent you to Almeida." Pausing his words, he pulled something out of his pocket. He then opened his palm, revealing a heart-shaped, sapphire velvet box, to which he opened the box and uncovered a dazzling diamond ring within it.

"I bought this ring before you went to Almeida, and awaited your return so I can... propose to you."

Upon those words, Veronica's mind went blank. She was lost for words.

Similarly shocked was Matthew, who was sitting at the couch. He didn't expect Xavier to be this bold, but he remained quiet and proceeded to observe.

Thump! All of a sudden, Xavier kneeled down and raised the ring as he stared deeply into Veronica's eyes. "Roni, will you marry me? I like you—no, I love you! And I wish to marry you!"

His bold, courageous proposal left Veronica panicking. She lay in the bed with her face frozen. Blinking her eyes, she peered at him in stupefaction, and only spoke after some time. "S-Stop fooling around, Xavier!" Back at Saint Hospital, she pretended to be dating Xavier to prevent her adoptive parents from worrying about her.

Nevertheless, she was well aware that the man was completely out of her league.

Meanwhile, sitting at the side was Matthew glaring at them with his stony eyes, and his tensing brows plainly reflected his annoyance. Xavier's actually proposing to Veronica? This damn woman was always pushing me away because she was in love with him? Matthew subconsciously clenched his fist, though he continued pretending to toy with his phone. Although he feigned no interest in the matter, his ears were definitely attentive.

"I mean it." Xavier's eyes were filled with earnesty and resolution. He was in no means jesting.

But of course, Veronica knew he was being serious, but he knew nothing of her complications, and being in love with him would only drag him down.