Bumpkin's Rich Handsome Husband novel Chapter 228

Chapter 228 Eternally Grateful for Your ‘Help’

“The bet’s over so you’ve lost.”

Matthew simply said that and his words were final. He didn’t give Veronica a chance to renege on her words.

She pouted unhappily but suddenly, a thought crossed her mind and she mentioned, “Yes, the bet’s over. So, I admit defeat. Although we can’t be buddies, we can be sworn siblings, right? What say you, bro?”

As she said that, she shot a look at the trio by the side. At that moment, the trio was staring at her intently and they were clearly engrossed in catching the conversation between the two.

As soon as Veronica’s gaze landed on them, they instantly shifted their eyes and pretended to be deep in conversation with each other.

At that moment, she lifted her eyes and reached out to cover her mouth while whispering softly to Matthew, “Even if you saved my life, I would never forgive you for the fact that you drugged me. You’re a horrible man. The fact that you’re a horrible man doesn’t change even if you saved my life.”

He was significantly speechless. Instantly, the smile on his face disappeared and he was very tempted to open up this woman’s head to check out her brain and find out what was exactly inside her mind!

He no longer bothered to talk to her, so he went to the side and sat down to chat with his buddies.

Shortly after that, someone from Delisio Restaurant delivered their meal with everything that Veronica had ordered. It was a sumptuous meal indeed.

Thomas took out the dining table and laid the lavish feast on the table as they sat down together to enjoy the meal.

They were currently in the hospital, so no alcohol was allowed. As such, they held glasses of orange juice in their hands and toasted Veronica with their glasses of juice.

“Congratulations for escaping danger, Veronica and Matthew.”

“You’ve survived such a dangerous situation so things will definitely improve leaps and bounds from now on.”

“I hope that things will go smoothly for you guys from now on.”

“Get well soon.”

“Hahaha! Thanks, Miggy, Caleb, and Drew!” Veronica chuckled and she seemed to be in exceptionally good spirits.

Since she was Elizabeth’s god-granddaughter and these people were Matthew’s buddies, so naturally, she had to address them politely.

However, Skyler was not much older than her—by two years—so she addressed him by his nickname Drew.

Skyler was significantly displeased by that and he placed the juice in his hand down on the table. “Veronica, do you find me less significant? You’ve addressed them so politely and yet I’m just known by my nickname Drew!”

He was dressed in a white suit and there was a displeased look on his face. There was also a slightly aggrieved look on his face.

In response, Veronica smiled and wrapped a hand around his shoulders. The smile on her face widened. “Since we’ve fought with each other and you lost to me in that fight we had at Twilight Condominium the last time so that’s why you’ll only be known as Drew.”

“How about Caleb and Miguel then? You didn’t fight with them before?”

“Caleb’s an inspector and he used to be in the special forces too. Do you think I would be able to win a fight with him? Miguel’s the oldest among us so I have to be respectful of course.”

Veronica found Skyler quite interesting to interact with so she purposely bullied him. Subsequently, she lifted her glass of juice and toasted Skyler. “Here, Drew. Bottom’s up. As your older sister, I will be there to back you up in the future if you need any help!”

“Go away! Are you trying to take advantage of me?!”

“Well, I can’t help it. You are the youngest among us all.”

She smiled as she spoke and clinked glasses with Skyler before downing her glass of juice.

Even though she had felt a sharp look from the other side as she wrapped her arm around Skyler’s shoulders, she pretended to be oblivious of that.

After finishing the juice, Veronica put her glass on the table and served herself some pork sausages. She was just about to place the sausage on her plate when she suddenly recalled something so she changed her mind and put it on Skyler’s plate. “Hey, Drew. This is for you. I always share my food. Enjoy it while it’s hot.”