Bumpkin’s Rich Handsome Husband novel Chapter 18

“Oh, you’re right.”

Suddenly coming to a realization, Xavier took off his coat and sunglasses before restyling his short blow-dried hair into a more ordinary hairstyle in the rearview mirror of the car. Once he was done, he raised his eyebrows and looked at Veronica. “How’s this?”

“It’s not bad.”

“Then, let’s go.” Saying that, Xavier opened the car door and took out four supplements from the inside.

“Why are you still bringing things?” Veronica was about to take him to the grocery store to buy a fruit basket. She had not expected him to come prepared.

“What kind of boyfriend visits his future mother-in-law without bringing any gifts?” Xavier raised his eyebrows at her with a smile.

“All right, I’ll transfer the money to you later, then.”

It’s fine.”

The two entered Saint Hospital together. On the way, Xavier asked about Veronica’s adoptive parents and took the opportunity to find out her birthday as well. Although he said it was to ensure he didn’t slip up in front of her mother later, he actually just wanted to know more about her.

Even if everyone thought Veronica was a little ugly, Xavier felt that Veronica was genuine, calm, and did not try to butter up to him; she was unique in her own way.

After reaching the 21st floor of the inpatient department, Veronica took Xavier into the ward and announced, “Mom, I’m here with your food.”

Xavier walked in with Veronica. When he saw Daniella, he contained his playboy demeanor and naturally flashed a polite smile at Daniella. “Mrs. Murphy, I’m Roni’s boyfriend, Xavier. I just came back from a business trip, so please forgive me for only being able to visit you now.”

Daniella glanced at Xavier. He was dressed in a white shirt and slacks with short black hair and handsome features, and he looked like a capable and neat man.

“Oh, you could’ve just showed up without bringing anything. Come, leave your things there and have a seat.” Daniella pointed to the sofa and asked Xavier to sit, while she took a seat next to him. “Your name is Xavier, right?”

“Yes, Mrs. Murphy.”

In the past, Xavier always had the air of an unruly and cheeky delinquent. Whenever he sat on a sofa, he would habitually cross his legs and spread his arms on the back of the sofa, as though he were a gangster.

This time, however, in front of Daniella, he was sitting upright and had hidden away his usual rough expression. It was like he had become a new person.

“How did such a handsome and mannered boy start liking my daughter? You’re here to pretend to be Veronica’s boyfriend, aren’t you?

As expected of the woman who raised Veronica, she saw through their ruse at a glance.

Veronica’s heart skipped a beat as she held her breath for Xavier, worried that he would spoil the act.

“Mrs. Murphy, I don’t like it when people say things like that. I’ve never been the type of person who judges people by their appearance. Though Roni’s looks aren’t extraordinary, I like her for her kind heart.”

“Really?”

“Of course.”

“Then, have you two thought about when you want to get married?”

All of a sudden, Daniella jumped to conclusions. Veronica wasn’t sure if Daniella was truly worried that she would not be able to get married, or if she was trying to take Xavier by surprise and find out his true identity.

“Oh, Mom, how can you ask Xavier this question at your first meeting?” Veronica was speechless.