Bumpkin’s Rich Handsome Husband novel Chapter 792

As Mateo pulled a long face, Hayley chuckled. "You do know she has two kids and was once married, right?"

"I do."

"Then, why still her?"

"As I said, I'd already fallen for her when I first met her at Bloomstead, and I've been waiting for her all these years. Actually… I didn't want to bring it up, but I worry she'll be taken when she's such a keeper."

Mateo genuinely loved the young woman, and he wanted to seize the chance now that she had returned and years of waiting finally ended. Nothing would change his love for her, no matter how her past had been.

"Oh, Mateo, you're still too young. Sometimes, things aren't as simple as you imagine," dissuaded Hayley earnestly as she patted his shoulder.

"What else is there that I can't take when I can even wait for over a decade?" he debated with determination. "I'm saying this because I want your support, Madam Hayley. Just say yes, and I'll pursue Roni above board. She and I are the same age; I believe I can take good care of her. Of course, you're welcome to assess me."

'Be brave to pursue someone you like' had always been one of Mateo's life creeds. But too bad Veronica hadn't been living in the hidden clan until now. Thus, he never got a chance to prove himself.

His words took Hayley aback, and his passionate sincerity successfully moved her. "I've known you since you were a child, and you're a decent match for Veronica, too, knowing you're simple and gentle. But Veronica's a mother of two after all and was also once married. Compared to you… As long as you can accept that, I've got no problem with it."

"Really?!" Mateo's eyes lit up. He was grinning from ear to ear with elation.

"But I'm still not the one with the final say, no? You have to get Veronica to say yes." Hayley didn't stop him from pursuing Veronica, as she had her plans as well.