Bumpkin’s Rich Handsome Husband novel Chapter 1254

Xavier looked like he had just woken up, and Veronica realized that Matthew had not come to see him.

"Um… I..." she stuttered, racking her brain for a reason, and finally lied. "I couldn't sleep and wanted to thank you with a phone call. But I couldn't reach you and thought you were in danger, so I came to check on you."

She never mentioned Matthew.

Xavier's hand gripped the doorknob, his clear mind recalling everything that had happened a few hours ago. His gaze instantly turned dark, and he spoke coldly, "Would someone full of lies truly care about my life and death? I should thank you, huh?"

Suddenly, he became distant toward Veronica.

Since Matthew faked his death, she had to lie to him. "Xavier…" She called his name, looking up at him. When their eyes met, she felt the coldness emanating from his eyes.

With just one glance, she lowered her head guiltily. "I know, I lied to you. But you and Matt have always been at odds, and I had my thoughts, so I had to keep it from you."

"Is that your explanation?" He remained unmoved. "If you're done, leave."

He began to dismiss her, but she did not turn around and leave. Instead, she looked up, her eyes full of anticipation, and asked, "Can you and Matt let go of your hatred for each other?"

She did not want to see either of them getting hurt as enemies. It would be great if they could resolve the conflict between them.

"Let go?" Xavier could not control his emotions, and his voice raised.

Veronica thought she would hate Xavier for the rest of her life, but on the day of their wedding at Primrose Hill, he risked his life to shield her and block Antheena's bullet.

That time, the bullet missed him by just a few inches. It was also on that day that Veronica let go of all her grievances toward him. After several encounters with him, she noticed that he had changed; his temperament had improved tremendously, and he treated her with respect.

She even thought being friends with him would be nice, but with their long-standing grievances and irreconcilable differences, she could only make a choice.

"Alright." She nodded slightly, lowered her eyelids, hiding the trace of disappointment in her eyes, and turned to leave.

After taking two steps, she paused and slowly turned around. "Xavier, you are no match for Matt. I know Melissa's death has always been a pain in your heart, but I believe she would want you to be happy. And as for me, I don't want to see either of you get hurt."