Chapter 88
Elizabeth had accepted Veronica as her god–daughter because she liked Veronica. However, Veronica refused to take advantage of Elizabeth‘s fondness of her by being arrogant and complacent.
Hence, she returned the car key to Elizabeth.
Meanwhile, Tiffany, who took in the scene, was burning in jealousy.
She was aware that Elizabeth was fond of Veronica, but never expected that it would be up to this extent.
Just because Veronica had taken a cab to the Kings Residence, Elizabeth had not only reprimanded Matthew but even gifted her a sports car that had an exorbitant price tag.
At the mention of this, the Kings Family‘s status and influence then came to mind. As one of the largest families in their country, they had both the wealth and power, so a car that they purchased would never be one that cost less than 5 million! Although Tiffany didn‘t know what type of car Elizabeth had gifted Veronica, Tiffany reckoned that it must have cost at least 5 million!
Yet, such generosity was exclusively for Veronica, which made it impossible for Tiffany not to be jealous of her.
Nonetheless, no matter how envious or jealous Tiffany was, she had to feign a kind and gentle attitude while smiling tenderly. “Grandma, you sure treat Veronica well.”
“Of course she is my god–daughter. When I become older and unable to walk, I‘ll depend on her to take care of me.”
Elizabeth tucked a loose strand of grey hair behind her ear before she held Veronica‘s hands and amicably asked, “Girl, you won‘t just leave me here alone when I become so old that I can‘t move around freely, will you?”
“Grandma, that‘s nonsense. You are still as healthy as a horse. Pfft! Don‘t spew nonsense.” Veronica pretended to spit on the floor to ward off the ominous words that Elizabeth had just mentioned.
“Take the car keys. It will make it easier for you to come and visit me more in the future.” Elizabeth handed the car keys to Veronica again, but Veronica rejected her offer. “Grandma, please keep it. It‘s no use giving them to me since I can‘t drive. I‘ll
inform Matthew when I come and visit you in the future and have him take me here.”
“I see, you can‘t drive.” Elizabeth nodded. “Alright, then. Let that brat drive you here after this.” As she spoke, she tapped Veronica‘s head. “Why are you still calling him by his name, though?”
“Huh? What?” Veronica was stunned at Elizabeth‘s sudden question, unable to make sense of her words.
However, the next instant, Elizabeth replied, “You are now my god–daughter, so that makes him your elder brother. I‘ll be upset if I hear you calling him by his name
again.”
Veronica let out a mischievous smile and playfully stuck out her tongue, looking adorable. “Okay, got it, got it.”
“You too.” Elizabeth glared at Matthew. “Do you hear me?”
The man, who was sitting on the couch with his legs crossed, held a magazine in his hands when he heard her words. His attention seemed to be focused on the book, but the truth was that he had been paying attention to what the ladies said.
Upon hearing Elizabeth‘s question, he hummed in agreement, but a subtle curve appeared at the corner of his lips.
However, in Tiffany‘s eyes, Veronica, Matthew and Elizabeth seemed like a family whereas she herself was an outsider who seemed out of place.
“Grandma, it‘s rather cool outside today. Let‘s go and enjoy the breeze, shall we?” Veronica suggested.
“Sure.” Elizabeth rose to her full height before holding Veronica by her hand and heading out together with her.
Tiffany had been treated as though she was invisible the whole time.
She had initially wanted to tag along, but she was worried that she might read the air wrong, so she thought that she might as well remain with Matthew to improve their relationship.
She watched as Veronica and Elizabeth left the room before she turned to him with a pitiful look that resembled a kid who had done something wrong. “Matthew, am I lacking in any way? G–Grandma seems to dislike me,” she muttered in a dejected manner.
Looking at Tiffany‘s face that bore almost the exact resemblance to Veronica, Mathew felt that her voice sounded unpleasant to the ear and even her scent seemed to have offended him in some way.
He coldly replied, “You are being too sensitive.”
“I–I am just worried that I‘m not good enough in Grandma‘s eyes.”
“You are good enough.” Matthew focused his gaze on the magazine in his hands while ignoring Tiffany‘s expression.
Tiffany tried hard to strike a conversation with Matthew, but his indifferent response made it difficult for her.
Soon, the dinner was served and the few of them sat around the table to have the meal together.
Veronica, who was well–aware of Elizabeth‘s love for shrimp, noticed the plate of greasyback shrimp on the table. Then, she said, “Grandma, give me a minute. I‘ll make you the sauce.” –
“Sure, I‘ll wait for you,” Elizabeth replied as Veronica rose up to head into the kitchen.
As Elizabeth had placed her utensils down, Tiffany and Matthew had to wait for Veronica as well.
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“Grandma…” Tiffany hesitated for a moment before she mustered the courage and asked, “Do you dislike me?”
“That‘s insignificant as long as Matthew likes you.” Elizabeth waved her hand, “My feelings don‘t matter if you youngsters enjoy each other‘s company.”
As a matter of fact, she had indeed spoken out against their marriage. However, Matthew had owed his life to Tiffany and he had always been someone who would repay other people‘s kindness. Hence, although she disliked Tiffany, she wouldn‘t stop him from treating Tiffany kindly nor say anything rude to Tiffany as long as the woman didn‘t do anything outrageous.
“Grandma, I want you to like me too, so that we will be closer and more intimate as a family.” Tiffany openly poured her heart out without hiding anything from Elizabeth.
Her honesty had managed to change Elizabeth‘s mind and attitude toward her a little. “Yeah, you are right.”
Elizabeth‘s attitude toward Tiffany has drastically changed these days. Ever since Elizabeth had found out that the reason why the Larson Family was willing to recognize Veronica as their daughter was to make sure that Veronica would always be available to donate her bone marrow again to Tiffany, who had leukemia, Elizabeth had been feeling distressed for Veronica‘s sake. At the same time, the incident had prompted her to resent the Larson Family.
“Just be yourself. That‘s good enough,” Matthew, who had been quiet, suddenly chimed in, but the simple response was enough to move Tiffany‘s heart.
“Grandma, the sauce is ready. Try it out.”
At this moment, Veronica brought the sauce that she had made in the kitchen to Elizabeth. Then, she skillfully deshelled the shrimps and dipped it in the sauce before feeding it to Elizabeth. “Grandma, try it out. Tell me how it tastes.”
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She fed Elizabeth a shrimp with her gloved hand and waited eagerly for the comment.
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The shrimp was tender, smooth and coated with rich and flavorful sauce. Elizabeth nodded repeatedly and praised, “Hmmm, not bad. The shrimp is tender and juicy without any odor. Veronica, you are quite a skillful chef,”
“I‘m happy that you find it nice. Grandma, eat more if you like it.”
Veronica knew that Elizabeth loved shrimps, so she deshelled a few greasyback shrimps and dipped them in the sauce that she had made.”
Tiffany, who was sitting beside Matthew, suddenly realized that although she was skillful in music, chess, literature and art, she couldn‘t cook.
At that moment, as she watched Veronica having a great time with Elizabeth, she couldn‘t help but feel envious and jealous.
Matthew sipped his wine and quietly enjoyed his meal while he intermittently glanced at the two people opposite him. His gaze was deep and a subtle smile appeared by his moderately thick and sexy lips.
