Bumpkin's Rich Handsome Husband

Matthew sat on the couch with crossed legs as he pointed at the dirty plates on the table, signaling her

to put away the dishes.

Although Veronica was unwilling to do it, she still cleaned the plates and wiped the table with a paper

towel to keep it clean as she thought to herself, But, of course, it is all because I ate a free meal… Bah,

what am I talking about? The meal was delicious!

After getting everything done, Veronica looked at Matthew with a cold expression. “Can we talk now?”

“Okay.” He nodded slightly. “Conrad is—ouch! I have a slight headache.” Before he could finish his

words, he suddenly raised his hand and rubbed his head with a pained expression.

As Veronica had been with Matthew for a long time, she knew that he would never attempt to seek

attention by acting pitiful. Veronica’s heart skipped a beat when he cried out in pain, and she sat up

straight, feeling slightly nervous. “A-Are you alright?”

Veronica’s imagination suddenly took a turn for the worse. Matthew was flirting with Sasha and said he

loved Sasha out of the blue, despite him being close with Veronica.

Hence, Veronica was confused and tormented during these times. On one hand, she thought the

relationship between Matthew and Sasha was bizarre and felt his confession was fake but on the other

hand, Veronica felt Matthew might really like Sasha.

Whether it was true or false, Veronica couldn’t see through it.

Hence, when she saw Matthew cry in pain while clutching his temples, Veronica thought Matthew might

be dying of cancer, so he pretended to like someone else to break up with her—just like the plot of a

soap opera.

Although they broke up three months before, she knew her heart only had Matthew in it. The room in

Veronica’s heart was small enough to keep him and him only.

Although Veronica was deceived by Matthew, she still couldn’t forget him. So, she could only let time

pass and gradually forget about him with the flow of time. “I-It’s alright. It’s just a headache.”

Matthew rested his head on his palm, and his elbow was on the couch. His dark eyebrows were knitted

into a frown while his handsome face was filled with pain. “If not, I better call a doctor for you.”

Veronica was worried about him, so she took out her cell phone and prepared to call a doctor. Matthew

felt her concern for him. The heart that fell to the bottom gradually warmed as he saw hope. Then, he

said, “It’s my recurring illness. Get me a masseuse to rub my head and I’ll be alright.” “Masseuse?”

Veronica was stunned and she raised her head to look at Matthew, who was seated on the opposite

side. He had closed his eyes in pain.

She was so nervous that she stopped breathing for a moment before she quickly nodded. “Okay, I’ll get

you a masseuse now.”

Veronica clicked an application to get a masseuse. However, she sighed when she saw the masseuse

would only arrive after half an hour. “Forget it. I’ll give you a massage.”

Her initiative surprised Matthew.

He opened his eyes and noticed a trace of concern on her delicate face, so he felt relieved. Then, he

waved his hand and refused. “There’s no need. I can hold out until the masseuse comes over.”

“It will take at least half an hour for the masseuse to come, so I might as well give you a massage.”

Veronica did not give Matthew a chance to refuse. She then got up and walked behind Matthew.

Raising her hands to his temples, she pressed on it softly.

This move surprised Veronica after she calmed down. She stopped her movements and thought,

Veronica Murphy, have you lost your mind?! Matthew has broken up with you, yet you still care about

him?

She was dumped, yet she was worried about him. Veronica was afraid she would contradict herself, so

she blurted out, “I can’t find anyone else to tell me about Conrad’s plan if you die in the office. Besides,

if you die here, the people in the company would think I poisoned you.”

It was an explanation.

After speaking, even Veronica herself felt that it was a superfluous explanation.

Matthew felt Veronica’s mood change. He curled his lips up slightly, his handsome face lit up with a

small smile.

However, the smile was fleeting, as if he was afraid to be discovered by Veronica.

“You may leave now. I’ll just bear with it.”

Although he said so, Matthew sat upright so Veronica could continue with the massage.

“Oh, shut up. No matter what, you are Grandma’s grandson. If you die, Grandma will never forgive me.

She will hate me for the rest of her life.”

Veronica came up with a better excuse this time.

However, Matthew didn’t speak.

She stood behind him and massaged him considerately.

It was in the afternoon as the sunlight poured in through the glass window, and the beam fell on

Veronica to envelope her in a hazy halo. It made Veronica and Matthew look intimate, looking much like

an old married couple.

Matthew wanted to talk to Veronica, but he didn’t dare to.

It was because she would ask about Conrad once he spoke. Once he said the answer, he feared

Veronica would just leave.

Scared?

The selfish Matthew never thought he would describe himself as being scared one day.

After massaging him for a while, Veronica asked again, “How is it? Are you feeling better?”

He hummed softly in response. “Yes.”

“Did you head to the hospital to check your brain? It’s not a good thing to have a headache. You should

check it out.” Veronica was concerned, but she was afraid Matthew would find out her feelings and

laugh at her for caring for him even after he dumped her.

Hence, she added, “If something bad happens to you, I’m afraid Grandma will have a hard time in the

future.”