Chapter 565 Matthew Is Beaten

Matthew rose to his feet and sat by the bed. He rested Veronica on his shoulder while hugging her. "All you have to do is to stand behind me, and let me protect you. Of course, my Roni is smart. We can devise strategies and bear the burden together." He twirled the strands of hair that flowed down on her shoulder. "Zac is returning to Bloomstead in a few days, and there will be another storm to deal with. If you're scared, you can choose to run away. Although I hope you'll be my adviser, I do understand if you decide to escape."