In the afternoon, Veronica went to the bridal store for a meeting with the management team to finalize the advertising proposal. By the time she left the company, it was already six in the evening.
Just as she was going to grab a meal somewhere, her phone rang. It was Elizabeth. Staring at the serial number, she ruminated.
After what had happened at the wedding yesterday, Elizabeth was so livid that she fainted in a swoon. She wouldn't want to see Veronica for sure. Therefore, if she called Veronica by herself, it was highly likely that Matthew had explained the entirety of the situation to her.
"Yes, Grandma."
"You still know that I'm your grandmother? I'm in the hospital, yet I haven't seen a shadow of yours even till now."
Veronica let out a smile when she heard the jest, which had hardened her conjecture—Elizabeth was aware that she had nothing to do with the matter now.
She then made an excuse for herself. "What a coincidence! I'm already on my way to see you. It has been a hectic week, but I finally have the time now."
"Fine, fine. You think I wouldn't know what you're thinking? Matthew told me everything. You've suffered a lot."
"You're smart as always, Grandma." Veronica scratched her head sheepishly. "Which hospital is it? I'm on my way."
After inquiring about her room number, she hailed a cab and headed straight to the hospital. She bought some sustenance from a supermarket, which was located opposite the hospital, before marching toward her destination. As soon as she came out of the lift, she bumped into Conrad.
"Are you here to visit your grandma?" He was bringing food for the old lady and had not expected to see Veronica here.
She nodded and smiled in return. Glancing at the lunchbox in his hand, she couldn't help but feel impressed. Look. He’s already here for Grandma, though he had just returned to the country.
As Matthew came into her mind, she sighed disapprovingly while concluding that Conrad would definitely be his biggest rival in the future.
"My schedule happened to be free this time round, so I've come to see her." Then, she stood to make way for him. "You must be on your way home. I'll see you next time."
She maneuvered the conversation to the end, leaving no opening for him to continue further.
Raising his head, he stared deeply at Veronica before smiling. "I shall get going now then."
Besides the empty smile, she couldn't see through his dubious yet undecipherable gaze. Nevertheless, she gave a polite nod without uttering a word. It was only until he entered the elevator that she carried the bouquet of flowers and stuff to Elizabeth's room.
After knocking on the door a few times, she opened the door and walked inside. "Grandma, you..." The smile on her face simmered immediately, and she frowned. "Matthew Kings, why are you here?"
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