Bumpkins Rich Handsome Husband Chapter 438
Bumpkins Rich Handsome Husband
Chapter 438 Slapped by Grandma âWhatâs the matter?â Larry saw Veronicaâs serious expression. âWhat happened?â
Veronica looked at Stephen and explained, âIâm so sorry. Thereâs an emergency at home. My grandma is lost, and she has Alzheimerâs,â she explained that deliberately.
âOh, God! Do you want us to accompany you to find her?â Stephen spread his hands. âMany hands make light work.â
âItâs okay. You should continue filming. I have a friend over there to look for her. Letâs get in touch later.â
After Veronica said that, she stated to Larry, âIâll have my leave. I canât delay this matter any further.â
âOkay. Stay safe on your way. Let me know when you find her.â âAlright.â Veronica jogged away from the crew and drove back to the city center.
When she arrived in the city center, she contacted Yura, and they met at the agreed place. However, there was another person next to Yuraâit was Matthew Kings.
Although Veronica knew she could not avoid Matthew here, fortunately, she was mentally prepared. So, she stepped forward without looking at Matthew and asked Yura, âMrs. Coleman, have you found Grandma?â
âYes, I just found her. Sheâs in the car. Phew! What a false alarm. Itâs my fault for not noticing it.â Yura patted her own thighs and said with a smile.
âYou little brat! Itâs been a long time since I saw you, and you never visit me at Kings Residence.â When Veronica talked to Yura, the car window rolled down. Elizabeth was complaining about her dissatisfaction with Veronica from the car.
Hearing that, Veronica turned her head and walked toward Elizabeth. âGrandma, youâve made me worry!â âCome on, get in the car,â Elizabeth said as she opened the door to let Veronica get in.
Veronica knew that the car belonged to Matthew, so she was reluctant to enter the car for a moment as she did not want to meet the man. In the end, she had to bite the bullet and get into the car as she knew Elizabeth missed her very much. âGrandma, I miss you too. However, Iâve been busy with work,â
Veronica explained.
Standing by the side of the road, Matthew looked at Veronica, who was in the car, with a dark gaze. For a moment, he didnât know how to get along with her.
Raising his hand, he tugged at his tie. In the end, he stepped into the car, opened the door, and got into the driverâs seat. Then, he looked back at Elizabeth to ask, âGrandma, youââ
âVeronica, since youâre free today, come back to the Kings Residence to accompany this old lady.â
Then, Elizabeth patted Matthew. âStart the car. Go back to the residence.â
âHuh?â Veronica hadnât figured out how to face Matthew and get along with him either, so she couldnât help but feel embarrassed when she heard Elizabethâs request. She brainstormed and made an excuse. âGrandma, my car is still parked over there. I can drive over.â
âGive me your car keys. Iâll let Thomas drive your car with Mrs. Coleman.â
Matthew raised his eyes and looked at Veronica through the rearview mirror with a calm gaze.
It was three months after they had last met. In just two days, they met again. No matter what, Veronica felt awkward.
When she remembered that Matthew liked Sasha, Veronica felt disgusted at this cheater of a man.
Her heart was aching terribly at that point.
However, Veronica couldnât bear to disappoint Elizabeth when she saw the elderly womanâs expectant look. âOkay.â
Veronica took out the keys and handed it to Matthew.
He then threw the keys to Thomas from the car window. âDrive it back to the Kings Residence.â
âYes, Young Master Matthew,â Thomas answered, after which Matthew drove away.
Along the way, Elizabeth took Veronicaâs hand and happily chatted with Veronica.
Elizabeth was always shrew, so she knew Veronica and Matthew were arguing. She pretended to get lost earlier because she wanted them to gather here.
Veronica was worried about Elizabeth, so she held her hand and reminded the old woman, âGrandma, you should go to the hospital for a checkup in the afternoon.â
Elizabeth leaned on the seat and raised her hand, thereafter brushing the silver hair on her temple. âIâm just an old lady that no one wants to meet, so itâs useless for someone like me to consult a doctor.â
The words made Veronica speechless.
Hence, she pouted and said, âIâm with you.â
When she spoke, another voice rang out. âIâm free this afternoon.â
âJeez! So, you two finally have time to accompany me?â Elizabeth nodded. âOkay, both of you must accompany me this afternoon.â
Both of us? Veronica was reluctant. She wanted to keep a distance from Matthew to separate herself from him. âGrandma, since heâs with you, Iâllââ
Elizabeth swept a sharp gaze over Veronica just as she was about to say something.
After being stared at, Veronica immediately fell silent and did not speak.
âWhat are you hiding? Iâm old but not blind.â Elizabeth became fierce and she then said in a tone befitting the elder of the Kings, âWhat are both of you doing? You were fine, but currently, you are causing trouble. Both of you never return to the Kings Residence. You did not give me a clear reply when I asked you about what happened. Do you still respect me?â
She was angered.
Now, Matthew and Veronica understood Elizabethâs intentions.
It took Elizabeth a lot of effort to get them together.
Facing the sudden reprimand, Matthew continued to look ahead and drove silently.
On the other hand, Veronica released Elizabethâs hand and tilted her head to look out the window without speaking.
Seeing that neither of them spoke, Elizabeth felt a headache coming on. âTell me, Matthew Kingsâ
what happened between Veronica and you?â
He tapped the steering wheel lightly while resting his elbow on the doorframe. Then, he placed his fingers on his cheek thoughtfully.
There was a long silence in the car, and it was only after a while did he say, âI broke up with Roni.â
âBroke up? Hmph! There must be a reason for it!â Elizabeth continued to pursue the matter.
A trace of pain flashed through Matthewâs gaze. However, the emotion vanished in an instant. He answered, âWe did not get along after spending some time together, so we naturally broke up.â
âDo you not get along? Hmph! After a year, youâre now only telling me that you do not get along?â
Elizabeth was furious and leaned forward to slap Matthewâs head, although Matthew was driving.
âWhat the hell are you talking about?!â
Seeing Matthew was slapped by Elizabeth, Veronica turned a blind eye and didnât interrupt. It was because she didnât know what to say.
âYou rude thing, you never do things properly!â Elizabeth reprimanded while pointing at Matthew angrily.
Veronica was worried that Elizabethâs sickness would worsen, so she persuaded, âGrandma, please calm down.â
âI canât calm down. This brat has never given me peace of mind since he was a child!â