All of a sudden, everyone’s gaze fell on Shirley, who felt like she was sitting on pins and needles. Every second was torture as she swept her gaze across everyone in the room. All of them were gorgeous, and she was blessed with good looks, too, but the scar on her face had completely shattered her confidence.
She stared helplessly at the people seated opposite her and finally hung her head in shame and low self-esteem. She parted her lips to speak, but Veronica interjected just as she was about to say something, “Skyler, I think Shirley doesn’t look so well. Take her upstairs to rest, and I’ll ask the cook to prepare something she likes so she can eat it upstairs.”
As a woman, Veronica could easily guess what was on Shirley’s mind. “Sure. I’ll take your advice.” Skyler set aside his cutleries and grabbed Shirley’s hand. “Shir, let’s go. I’ll stay upstairs with you while we rest.”
“Okay.” Shirley nodded and rose to her feet. “I’m sorry, but I don’t feel so well. Enjoy your meal, everyone. I’ll be retiring for the night.”
Everyone in the room knew what was actually. happening and didn’t say a word. After they left the dining room, Sofia felt incredibly awkward. It would be weird whether she stayed or left. In the end, she forced herself to sit through the dinner awkwardly and fled.
Everyone else also departed one after another, leaving only Veronica and Matthew in the living room. After a while, Veronica sighed. “Shirley can’t take any blows in her current condition. Tell the servants at home not to let Sofia in after this.”
Unexpectedly, she didn’t hear an answer after she finished speaking. So, she swiveled her. head around to look at him and saw that he was simply staring ahead with empty eyes.
“Matt?” She reached out and patted his shoulder, which caused the dazed man to snap back to his senses. “What’s the matter?” he asked.
“What do you mean? I should be the one asking you that. Veronica smiled helplessly. “What are you thinking about? Is there something on your mind?” It was very rare for her to catch him in a daze.
“Nothing. I’m just thinking about what’s happening to Skyler.”
“That’s what I was saying earlier. I just said that Shirley couldn’t take any more blows, so we should bar Sofia from entering,” she repeated.
Matthew nodded. ‘I’ll inform the servants tomorrow.” “There’s another thing.” She crossed her legs, tilted her head, and rested it on his shoulder. “I would like to return to work tomorrow.”
He wrapped his arm around her shoulder, pulled her in closer, and played with her dark tresses between his fingers. “Didn’t you say that you’re going home to visit your parents?”
“I forgot to tell you that they’re coming to Bloomstead the day after tomorrow.” A bright smile spread across her face. “Back then, when I left, I told them that I’ll be in seclusion due to training, so I wouldn’t be able to keep in contact with them. That day when we returned to Bloomstead, I made a video call to them again, and they didn’t doubt a single word I said. So, I thought that I shouldn’t appear too anxious lest they start to worry as well.”
“That makes sense.” The fact that Veronica was so attentive was a relief for him. “Since you’re returning to work tomorrow, then it’s time for me to start working, too.” He leaned into the back of the couch and added, “I’ve been back for a few days, and I can’t put off some things any longer.” Then, a calculative light flashed. past his eyes, and he glanced at the woman leaning on his shoulder. After briefly hesitating, he said, “Roni, let’s get the kids to live somewhere else.”
She immediately jerked upright upon hearing his words. “Why?” “Because…” He gave it a thought and explained, “There are still some unfinished loose ends regarding Conrad. Plus, he’s a cunning person with zero qualms about attacking our weaknesses. I’m worried that he’ll harm the kids.”
Actually, the person that was making the alarm bells in his mind ring incessantly was none other than Flavian.
